Grief Resources
Talking about grief and other heavy topics can be difficult. Here are a list of resources for you to access support, or learn some more about the grieving process.
Crisis Line Canada:
If you are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or need emotional support, please call Crisis Services Canada at 1-833-456-4566 (available 24/7) or text 45645 (available 4pm-12am ET, standard text messaging rates may apply). If there is an emergency, please call 911 or go to your closest emergency room.
Queen’s Mental Health Services
Queen’s Student Wellness Services offer a variety of options for mental healthcare. You can use this Queen’s specific resource page to book an appointment with a professional or access self-care resources. These services are only available to current registered students, so if you are no longer enrolled here it may not be the option for you.
British Columbia Bereavement Helpline
These British Columbia Bereavement Helpline pages offer lots of simple lists - they outline symptoms of grief, as well as plans for how to deal with the grieving process. The page has resources for further reading, such as advice for how to recover one’s sleep. This is a great resource page for when one is looking for a starting point. BC Bereavement Helpline has a lot of general advice, but there is also information that specifically targets residents of BC.
Bereaved Families of Ontario
This is a Kingston-specific branch of the Bereaved Families of Ontario website. They offer grief support groups through video chats, in which people discuss their experiences (available by email request). There are BFO groups for many regions in Ontario, though the Kingston one listed here.
Brochures about the grieving process:
These are two brochures that give an overview of some feelings to expect during the grieving process. The first one listed here is called “A Guide To Understanding Your Reactions” - it’s a list of ways in which grief can present in people. It also gives suggestions of things that can help during the process.
The second brochure is titled “Ten Things To Know About Grief”. It also gives a general idea of things one might expect. It is very open, and it has some important points that are good to keep in mind.
Covid-19 Specific Resources (as taken from Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association)
Covid-19 workbook from Bay Psychology (based out of North Bay ON)
This workbook is specifically designed to be used as a journaling and self-reflection tool in relation to grief and stress induced by the pandemic. It gives some general coping strategies and suggestions for dealing with powerful emotions. The book has a strong focus on mindfulness and self-compassion.
CAMH Covid-19 discussion form
This is a general peer discussion forum run through CAMH that is meant to offer community support, not direct counselling.
Further Reading and Sources:
CHPCA Grief and Bereavement Resource Repository
British Columbia Bereavement Helpline Resources and Support Materials
If you are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or need emotional support, please call Crisis Services Canada at 1-833-456-4566 (available 24/7) or text 45645 (available 4pm-12am ET, standard text messaging rates may apply). If there is an emergency, please call 911 or go to your closest emergency room.
Queen’s Mental Health Services
Queen’s Student Wellness Services offer a variety of options for mental healthcare. You can use this Queen’s specific resource page to book an appointment with a professional or access self-care resources. These services are only available to current registered students, so if you are no longer enrolled here it may not be the option for you.
British Columbia Bereavement Helpline
These British Columbia Bereavement Helpline pages offer lots of simple lists - they outline symptoms of grief, as well as plans for how to deal with the grieving process. The page has resources for further reading, such as advice for how to recover one’s sleep. This is a great resource page for when one is looking for a starting point. BC Bereavement Helpline has a lot of general advice, but there is also information that specifically targets residents of BC.
Bereaved Families of Ontario
This is a Kingston-specific branch of the Bereaved Families of Ontario website. They offer grief support groups through video chats, in which people discuss their experiences (available by email request). There are BFO groups for many regions in Ontario, though the Kingston one listed here.
Brochures about the grieving process:
These are two brochures that give an overview of some feelings to expect during the grieving process. The first one listed here is called “A Guide To Understanding Your Reactions” - it’s a list of ways in which grief can present in people. It also gives suggestions of things that can help during the process.
The second brochure is titled “Ten Things To Know About Grief”. It also gives a general idea of things one might expect. It is very open, and it has some important points that are good to keep in mind.
Covid-19 Specific Resources (as taken from Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association)
Covid-19 workbook from Bay Psychology (based out of North Bay ON)
This workbook is specifically designed to be used as a journaling and self-reflection tool in relation to grief and stress induced by the pandemic. It gives some general coping strategies and suggestions for dealing with powerful emotions. The book has a strong focus on mindfulness and self-compassion.
CAMH Covid-19 discussion form
This is a general peer discussion forum run through CAMH that is meant to offer community support, not direct counselling.
Further Reading and Sources:
CHPCA Grief and Bereavement Resource Repository
British Columbia Bereavement Helpline Resources and Support Materials