Support groups are one of the best ways in which to obtaining assistance in your journey through grief.  Initially, participants are often shy and reserved when first joining a group, however these feelings are quickly replaced with the sense of comfort in the knowledge that others who have also experienced a loss are dealing with many of the same emotions and situations.  Members begin by identifying with each other which leads to reaching out to one another in a caring, supportive manner. 



  


 St. Catharines

Caring Friends  
St. Catharines ON
Phone: Cindy 905-646-5737
Children's Support Program  
205 King Street St. Catharines ON
Phone: 905-984-8766

Hospice Niagara offers an eight week peer support program for children 6-12 years and adolescents 13-19 years of age. The peer support format allows the participant to share their feelings and experiences with other who experiencing similar feelings, concerns and fears.

Loving Outreach  
United Church, 366 St. Paul Street St. Catharines ON
Phone: Lucienne or Walt 905-934-2176
Alternate Phone: Doreen 905-680-1959

Each member of this support group has suffered a major loss through the suicide of a loved one at some time in his or her life.



 Welland

Compassionate Friends  
Welland
Phone: 905-892-4310
Contact: Anita Scott

This self-help group is for those who have suffered the loss of a child. Gatherings are held each 4th Tuesday of the month at St. David's Church, 369 Thorold Road, Welland.

Grief Recovery  
Welland
Phone: 905-732-6111 ext. 3481
Contact: Nancy Riou, Palliative Care Services, Welland Hospital

This general bereavement self-support group is offered by the Palliative Care Service of the Niagara Health Service - Welland Site. The group provides follow-up support for family members after a death. Meetings are held each 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 7-9 p.m. in the Hospitality Room of St. Kevin's Church, 307 Niagara Street, Welland



 Thorold

Wellspring Niagara - Bereavement Support Group  
3250 Schmon Parkway, Unit 3, Thorold ON
Phone: 905-684-7619
Alternate Phone: 1-888-707-1277

Wellspring Niagara offers a Bereavement Support Group to assist individuals who have lost a loved one to cancer to cope with loss and grief. The group meets once a week for eight weeks, followed by once a month for three months. Each session is 1.5 hours in length. Registration is required. A waiting list is compiled and the program will begin when there is sufficient enrollment.