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November is a big month for grief
This week marks two important days to raise awareness about grief, normalize the experience and ensure those who need support on their journeys have access to it. Tuesday November 15 is […]
Introducing our new logo
Throughout our 25+ year history, we have evolved from primarily supporting parents grieving the death of a child, to offering a variety of programs reflective of the grief experiences of […]
There is NO TIMELINE for grief
At BFO-MR, a significant aspect of our work is centred around grief literacy. For us that means educating our community about grief to encourage empathy and understanding. We talk about […]
BFO-MR receives OTF Grant to better support grieving children, families and individuals
A Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is enabling Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region (BFO-MR) to build a strong foundation for the future as […]
Celebrating two years of successes made possible through Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Grow Grant
When Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region (BFO-MR) started work two years ago to expand its grief support group for adults grieving a death by substance use, staff couldn’t […]
Amy’s Story
If she had to use one word to describe her son, Amy says that Matt was joy. He was a happy, content, energetic boy who loved watching sports with his […]
Erin’s Story
It is said it takes a village to raise a child, but Erin shares it also “takes a community to help support someone who grieves the death of their child.” […]
Andrea’s Story
In 2008, Andrea watched her mother’s valiant battle with cancer end. She was just 10 years old. Andrea comes from a small community near Peterborough, a community she credits with […]
5 ways to support someone grieving pregnancy loss or death of an infant
This guest post was written by: Melissa Reid, MSW, RSW, Owner/Counsellor, Calming Tree Counselling When a family experiences a pregnancy loss, neonatal death or death of an infant there are […]
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day – Here is What BFO-MR Is Doing
In commemoration of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2020, we are launching an education campaign during the month of August. We hope to reduce the stigma and prejudice associated with deaths […]
An update from Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region
It is hard to believe that July is almost upon us and that we will soon be in midst of the dog days of summer. It is less difficult to […]
What’s Happening at BFO-MR
It is hard to believe that it’s been eight weeks since the team at BFO-MR started working from home. It has been two months (!) since we transitioned our support […]