Grieving a death by substance use

The Living with Loss by Substance Use group is a peer grief support group for adults 18+ grieving a death by drugs or alcohol. The goal of this group is to lessen stigma, encourage dialogue and host a welcoming space for you to connect with others grieving a similar loss. All Living with Loss by Substance Use groups are led by two trained peer support volunteers who have also experienced a death by substance use.

This group runs monthly, and you do not need to attend every session. You are welcome to join at any point in your grief and attend for as long as you need the support.

In Fall 2024, Living with Loss by Substance Use groups will be offered virtually on the third Wednesday of the month from 7-9 p.m.

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH GROUP YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND. Space is limited, so only register if you know you can join. To cancel your registration, email support@bfomidwest.org or call 519-603-0196

Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. on the day the group meets.

PLEASE NOTE: Our groups pause for the summer and don’t run for the months of July and August. Dates and registration for September to December 2024 can be found below.

Additional Resources

Registration form

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Please tell us about yourself and your grief experience. This information helps us better understand the communities we are supporting and identify gaps in service.

Name*

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Who are you grieving?

How long ago did they die?

Are you accessing additional supports for your grief outside of this group? If you are comfortable sharing please do so here.

Please tell us how you heard about this program.

Please select the dates for which you would like to register. A reminder there are capacity limits for the in-person groups, so please only register if you know you can attend. Registration for EACH INDIVIDUAL group is required.

VIRTUAL GROUPS

It is your responsibility to download Zoom prior to group and ensure you can access the meeting 10 minutes in advance of its start time. It is also your responsibility to troubleshoot any technical issues that may arise

Oct 16: Coping with Guilt

Nov 20: Creating Your Wheel of Support

Dec 18: Coping with Special Days

Acknowledgement of Peer Support:*

Information and support offered by BFO-MR is provided in a peer-based environment. We do not offer professional counselling. Peer support means that our groups are facilitated by volunteers who have experienced a death and are in a place in their journey to give back. All volunteer facilitators have completed training and operate in accordance with BFO-MR’s mission and mandate.

I understand this group is facilitated by peer volunteers, not professional counsellors.

I acknowledge my responsibility for my personal and mental health and will seek medical care or any other assistance which I may require.

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