The Impact

Statistics show that suicidal ideation can increase by 50% in children and adolescents who have lost a loved one by sudden death. The program aims to prevent children and youth from turning to destructive behaviours and activities such as drugs and crime to manage their pain, depression, anxiety and lost sense of meaning or purpose often associated with traumatic grief experiences. Instead, this program will result in healthy outcomes by equipping them, their families and their support systems with tools, peer support and professional support to guide them through their healing journey.

The Program

The Child and Youth program includes various elements designed to meet various needs of children and youth from 4 to 19 years old at no cost. Every child and family is unique and requires diverse options to help them through their healing journey. This program will incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion, encircling each child and youth with compassionate care in a trusting, neutral, safe environment.

How to Get Support

This program has various options, including art therapy, play therapy, holistic healing therapies, group support, child & family group support or one-to-one clinical counselling. These services are offered in local school settings and the Hospice Care Centre. If you are a school needing our services or a family member or caregiver of a child, please call or drop into the Hospice Care Center. All services are at no cost, thanks to our generous Founding Contributors. More Resources