Dr. Lara Schultz
Registered Psychologist (BC & Alberta)
 

If you or others require immediate assistance, call 911

If you require crisis support, call or text the Canada Crisis Helpline at 9-8-8

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Hope for Wellness Helpline offers immediate help to all Indigenous people across Canada. Call 1-855-242-3310 

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The selected resource list below has been compiled by Dr Lara Schultz, Conroy Grief Centre, for additional information on loss, grief, and bereavement. These are not intended as specific recommendations for any given individual or as an alternative to therapy or treatment.
 

Please feel welcome to use the links to explore these online resources as you choose and as fits with your unique grief experience and needs.

Canadian Virtual Hospice - My Grief 
A free online resource that provides educational and supportive informational series about grief and losses.

Canadian Virtual Hospice - Kids Grief
Free online resources, activity books, and information for parents to support children when someone is dying or has died. 

British Columbia Bereavement Helpline
Call (604) 738-9950 or Toll Free 1-877-779-2223

Trained volunteers provide compassionate listening and help with finding the most appropriate support for your specific type of loss (including loss of people and pets). Calls are free, confidential, and anonymous.

What's Your Grief
A grief website and online community for grieving people and grief support professionals honouring all types of loss and grief. 

Center for Loss and Life Transition
Grief information resources by Alan Wolfelt.

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
APLB provides pet family support services and resources that honour the human/animal bond. 

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MAID Family Support Society

Compassionate, lived-experience support and connection to people helping a loved one who is considering or planning for MAID or those who are grieving a loss due to MAID.

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The Compassionate Friends

Support for bereaved parents across Canada, grieving the death/loss of a child at any age, from any cause, at any time.

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The Lifeline Canada Project - Survivors of Suicide Loss

Guides and toolkits for persons bereaved by suicide.

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Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention

Informational and educational resources on topics of suicide prevention, suicide awareness, life promotion, and mental health. 

 

Healing Hearts Canada

Free bereavement support group for those grieving the loss of a person due to overdose or substance use related harms.

Climate Psychology Alliance North America
Community of mental health professionals, resources, and programs to address the psychological dimensions of the climate and ecological crisis and promote cultural shifts towards human resilience, regeneration, and equity. 

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Family Caregivers of British Columbia 

Direct support to caregivers through one-on-one emotional support, caregiver support groups, health care system navigation, and free educational resources. 

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Caregivers Alberta

Strives to empower caregivers and promote their well-being by providing resources, mental health support, and education for Albertans caring for family members or friends.

Learning Through Loss
Support for youth (13 to 24 years) in Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island.