“We bereaved are not alone. We belong to the largest company in all the world--the company of those who have known suffering.” - Helen Keller

We will be closed tomorrow, September 29th and Saturday, September 30th in recognition of Truth & Reconciliation Day. If you are in crisis and need to talk to someone immediately, please call 1-800-784-2433.

Many local hospice centres and bereavement centres have specialized suicide loss survivor supports. In BC, you can connect with the BCBereavement Helpline to learn more about the services available bcbh.ca Call the Helpline 604-738-9950 Toll-Free: 1-877-779-2223

Today is an important day of reflection, recognition, and reconciliation. Our thoughts are with all people who have been impacted through the tragedies of the residential school system – and beyond. For more resources, visit orangeshirtday.org & nctr.ca.

We will be closed this Saturday, October 7th, and Monday, October 9th in observation of Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 10th at 9am.

This Thanksgiving we want to express our gratitude for our volunteers. Our helpline calls are taken by an amazing group of people who volunteer their time every week. They are exceptional people, we could not be more grateful for the care and compassion they give each caller.

Today is World Mental Health Day. Mental health is a universal human right and an important part of our overall health and wellbeing. Join us in spreading awareness about mental wellness. Check out the Amanda Todd Legacy campaign: buff.ly/3nAbtGn. #WorldMentalHealthDay

Many parents are isolated in their grief and experience stigma around the loss of their child. You are not alone. If you need support, you can call our helpline (604-738-9950/1-877-779-2223). You can also find support and resources here: buff.ly/45pPve2

Grief bursts are a totally normal part of grieving and most people experience them. What should you do when you experience one? Remember that the strong feelings will pass, take deep breaths, ground yourself, and let yourself feel when possible.

Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Death "No ofrenda has to be perfect. As long you have your family's love [and the photographs in it,] that's all that matter." - Brenda Rogriguez

Remembrance Day is a day of reflection & recognition of loss, which can bring on grief. It is also a reminder that creating ritual can help those living with grief. A reminder that if you are experiencing grief, whether related to Remembrance Day or not, be gentle with yourself.

We are coming to you with a deep sense of gratitude. BCBH would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Kearney Funeral Services & everyone that participated in our Giving Tuesday campaign...&beyond. Please consider donating if you haven't had a chance to buff.ly/3GhIxxI

The next meeting for the Homicide Grief Peer Support Drop-In is scheduled for Wednesday, December 6th. We invite you to join, a safe space to connect and navigate through shared grief. It's a journey no one should have to walk alone. Please register here: buff.ly/3FvUtvl

Only two sessions remain in our Building Hope series! Building Hope is a program dedicated to providing educational sessions for those mourning the loss of someone to suicide. You can register here: buff.ly/3GrbHKS

Last month, we had the honour of hosting our first pet loss peer support group. This image was created for our inaugural meeting to pay tribute to the pets that folks were there to remember. Our next session is tomorrow night, you can register here: buff.ly/4aj4kCQ

“Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life’s search for love and wisdom.” — Rumi

Don't forget to donate to BCBH by December 31 to receive your tax receipt!

Our helpline will have alternative hours for the next two weeks. The holidays can be a really hard time for people grieving and our helpline volunteers will be here for you from 10am to 2pm on December 26-29 and January 2-5.

We still have a few spots in our Winter Traumatic Loss Facilitator Training courses! You can view the training dates, details, and register on our website here: buff.ly/3vah2Us

If you live in Kamloops and you've lost someone to toxic drug poisoning or overdose, we still have a few spots left in our support group. This group is being held in-person in Kamloops. Register here: buff.ly/3Hd4Chc, by February 9th.