Grief and Loss

For over 40 years, Bereaved Families of Ontario has been supporting grieving Ontarians, and today, it is more important than ever that we continue our work. BFO offers peer based support at no cost to those in need.

Confidential and free, MyGrief.ca helps you to understand and move through your grief. In your own place, at your own pace; Developed by people who have “been there” and grief specialists; Features “real life” stories and experiences.

Learn about loss and grief and how to help children and youth cope.

A compilation of grief services offered all over the province.

Distinguishing between grief and depression is complicated. The experience of grief is similar to the experience of depression in that many people go through periods of intense sadness, notice changes in appetite or have trouble sleeping in the aftermath of a loss, but there is a difference between grief and depression.

It can be difficult to know what to say or do to ease the pain of someone who is grieving the death of a loved one. You may be fearful of saying the wrong thing, intruding, or adding to their pain. You cannot take away their pain, nor should you, but you can do many things to offer comfort and support. Do not let your sense of helplessness prevent you from reaching out to them.

The Alliance of Hope was created by survivors, for survivors. Our website contains information to help survivors understand the complex emotional aftermath of suicide. It also features a blog, a bookstore, and memorials. Our community forum operates like a 24/7 support group. It hosts more than 20,000 members worldwide and 500,000 posts describing the survivor experience. It is overseen by a mental health counsellor and trained team of survivor moderators who provide information and hope.