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Contact the Helpline 604-738-9950
Toll-Free: 1-877-779-2223
  
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"My grief is normal, I will survive."
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"What a gift to be able to be held in such a loving space. I wouldn't be where I am today without this group."
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Welcome to the BC Bereavement Helpline

We are a non-profit, free, and confidential service that connects the public to grief support services within the province of BC. Whether you are looking for bereavement support groups, community events, information on BC Bereavement Day, information on how to donate or to volunteer with us you will find it here. Please call the BC Bereavement Helpline and speak with one of our caring volunteers for information on our bereavement support groups, agencies, and peer-based support.

Your call is free, confidential, and anonymous. We will help you find the most appropriate support for your specific type of loss.

Call the Helpline at 604-738-9950

Toll free 1-877-779-2223

or

email

LATEST NEWS

Our Helpline Is Here For You

When you call or email the Helpline you will be met with a trained and compassionate volunteer who can provide you compassionate listening, or qualified referrals for grief support in B.C.

Call or Email Us: 

  • Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm

  • Saturdays: 9am - 1pm

Please note our Helpline will be closed on Saturday, May 20th, Monday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 27th. And, as of May 17th, we have currently paused our Wednesday and Friday evening 5pm - 8:30pm shift due to limited resources (staffing/volunteers). If you call during a time when the line is not answered, please leave us as message and we'll get back to you the next business day. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are in crisis and need immediate assistance, please contact the Crisis Line at 1-866-661-3311. 

Building Hope: a new grief education series offered by BC Bereavement Helpline, in partnership with the Crisis Centre of BC, for the suicide bereaved. 

View the sessions and register here!

Please note these sessions are intended for people who have lost someone to suicide. If you are a professional interested in grief training, please email executivedirector@bcbh.ca

Please Consider Supporting BCBH

As a non-profit organization, the BC Bereavement Helpline relies on government grants, community grants, and private donations to deliver our programs and services. Please consider making a donation to support BCBH and the people we serve.

Charitable Registration Number 133476333 RR 0001

 

We gratefully acknowledge that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

  • The Helpline

    For 30 years, BCBH has operated the Helpline, our telephone or email-based grief support system open 9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday

  • Support Groups & Events

    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

  • Resources & Support Materials

    The BCBH is committed to increasing public understanding of bereavement as a normal life process through education, advocacy, networking, and dissemination of information

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