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Dealing with Grief and Loss, Seeking Help and Support
BC Bereavement Helpline program manager Jessica Lowe spoke with People First Radio about the services offered by BCBH, as well as specific aspects of grief and grieving in cases of death related to substance use. Listen here.
Charity Pub night
The Backstage Lounge
1585 Johnston Street on Vancouver’s Granville Island
Sunday, November 10th 5:00 – 8:00pm
Tickets are $30 and include a beverage (beer or non-alcoholic soda-type), burger (beef or veggie) + salad or fries. All proceeds go to the British Columbia Bereavement Helpline. Purchase on EventBrite.
Door Tickets will also be available. For more information email contact@bcbh.ca or call us at 604-738-9950. See you there
Loss is a difficult experience, particularly during the cheery holiday season
On Sunday December 9th, Global News hosted our Programme Manager to discuss advice for dealing with holiday grief.
The holidays can be a difficult time for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. One idea is to create a ritual to honour your person; create a special place in your home that contains a photo or mementos of your loved one. Or, decorate a box and inside place keepsakes that create pleasant memories.
Sometimes we don't know what exactly to say to a friend or loved one experiencing a loss.
Here's a guide with comments which grievers find helpful following a loss.
For 30 years, BCBH has operated the Helpline, our telephone or email-based grief support system open 9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday
The BCBH specializes in helping those who have experienced traumatic loss (through homicide or suicide) offering facilitated homicide and suicide grief support groups, sudden death trainings for victim services professionals and special events
The BCBH is committed to increasing public understanding of bereavement as a normal life process through education, advocacy, networking, and dissemination of information