Children and Loss

Dougy Center
This site is run by The Dougy Center for Grieving Children. It's purpose is to provide families loving support and a safe place where children, teens and their families grieving a death can share their experiences as they move through their healing process.
http://www.grievingchild.org

Fernside
A club for kids and teens dealing with death.
http://fernside.org

Growth House
Children can use this site to get some of their questions answered and to do some activities.
http://www.growthhouse.org

Raindrop
This is a pamphlet that explains death to children in cartoon form.
http://iul.com/raindrop

Death of your Child

Child Grief Support
Grief support after a death of a child.
http://www.compassionatefriends.org

International Children's Memorial Place
The mission of The International Children's Memorial Place is to provide a place that is environmentally conducive to the promotion and improvement of both mental and physical health through nature, communication and education.
http://www.icmplace.pe.ca

Parents Grieving Loss
Support and care for parents grieving the loss of a child.
http://www.erichad.com

SANDS: Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support
Resources for parents who have suffered these types of losses.
http://www.sandsvic.org.au

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Great source of information on how to deal with this type of loss.
http://sids-network.org

General Information on Grief

Hospice Fredericton
Hospice Fredericton offers a six week grief support group. This group is offered in a comfortable supportive atmosphere and is facilitated by two social workers. The group is designed to help you better understand the grief process.
To register for the group, contact Stephanie Golding @ 472-8185 http://hospicefredericton.ca

Colchester East Hants Hospice Society
On a weekly basis we offer condolences and grief support to bereaved families with on-line condolences provided by Funeral Homes such as yours. Recently we have been inundated with requests for grief counseling for both adults and children and would like to make sure we are available to as many families as possible.
PH: (902) 893-3265
Fax: (902) 893-4485
http://www.cehhospice.org

Comfort for Bereavement
At one time or another all of us experience the death of someone we love; a parent, child, spouse, sibling, friend or a beloved pet. We all have stories of grief. No two grief journeys are exactly the same. But professional counselors say there are general stages of bereavement we all experience. Regrettably, we need to deal with the practical aspects when death occurs. Funeral planning, securing airfare, renting a car. I want to provide some tips to make these arrangements easier.
http://www.comfort-for-bereavement.com

Dealing with Grief; There is Life After Death
http://www.lifeinsure.com/life-insurance-tips/dealing_with_grief_life_after_death.asp

Grief Links
A series of links pertaining to grief and bereavement.
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.grief.html

Grief Net
A collection of resources for those dealing with a loss.
http://griefnet.org

Grief Recovery
Excellent grief handbook and other resources.
http://www.grief-recovery.com

Hospice Greater Moncton/du Grand Moncton
A new organization in the city of Moncton, New Brunswick offering support for palliative care and grief support.
PH: (506) 383-2404
http://www.hospicegm.ca

Hospice Palliative Care Assoc. of PEI
Helpful for Islanders seeking grief help. A complete Bereavement Directory is available online.
PH: (902) 368-4498
Address: 5 Brighton Rd., Charlottetown, PE, C1A 8T6
http://www.hospicepei.ca

Willowgreen
Willowgreen provided resources in the areas of illness, dying, grief and loss.
http://www.willowgreen.com

Loss of a Loved One

Loss of a Spouse in Early Life
This website includes tips, resources and suggestions for all young widows and widowers to help deal with grief and loss.
http://www.youngwidowsandwidowers.com

Loss of an Adult Sibling
This site is dedicated to the formation of a support community for those who have suffered the devastating loss of an adult sibling.
http://www.adultsiblinggrief.com

Suicide

Signs
What to look for when assessing potential risk.
http://www.sfsuicide.org/html/plaid.html

Suicide: FAQ
This is an excellent place for information.
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/suicide/info

Suicide Information and Education Center
http://www.siec.ca

Teen Suicide Page
http://www.cln.org/themes/suicide.html