Mixed loss groups

Living with Loss

Living with Loss is a peer grief support group for adults 18+. This is a space to connect with others are grieving a death of any kind.  

It runs three times per month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

You do not have to attend every group. You are welcome to join at any point in your grief and attend for as long as you need the support. All Living with Loss groups are led by two trained peer support volunteers who have also experienced a death. 

Living with Loss groups are offered: 

  • in Kitchener on the first Tuesday of the month (Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre)
  • LOCATION CHANGE for November & December originally held in Waterloo will now be held in Central Library Kitchener Central Library Google Maps on the third Wednesday of the month.
  • virtually, on the first Tuesday of the month – working camera is necessary to participate

PLEASE NOTE: The Waterloo location is currently experiencing construction issues. The location for this group is to be determined for November and December.

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 226-780-7236.

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

Additional resources

Registration form

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(Required)
Who are you grieving?(Required)
How long ago did they die?(Required)
Are you accessing additional supports for your grief outside of this group?(Required)
Please select the dates you would like to register for Living with Loss. 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.
In-Person Groups (Kitchener)
In-Person Groups: Orginally Waterloo, NOW Kitchener, Central Library
Note: This group now runs on the third Wednesday of the month
Virtual Groups
We kindly ask all virtual participants to have a working camera that stays on for the duration of the group. If this is not possible for you, dialing in to the Zoom meeting by phone may be an option. Please reach out.
Acknowledgement of Peer Support(Required)
Information and support offered by BFO-MR is provided in a peer-based environment. We do not offer counselling or therapy. 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.