This program provides individual and group support in a safe and reliable environment for family members or friends who are trying to cope with the illness or loss of a loved one.

The staff and trained volunteers in the Bereavement Program help individuals deal with grief that often manifests itself as sadness, guilt, frustration and anger. Working with these individuals either alone or in a group, clients can share feelings of loss or share the understanding, communication and healing process with family members.

The Bereavement Program offers a variety of formats, including:

• Individual Bereavement Support: One-on-one support is available onsite for bereaved clients and caregivers.
• Day Time Bereavement Support Group: Available onsite at various times throughout the year.
• Night Time Bereavement Support Group: Available onsite at various times throughout the year.
• In-home Visiting Bereavement Support: Available for clients who are unable to access Doane House Hospice onsite location.
• Young Adult Bereavement Support Group: Available onsite at various times of the year.
• Secondary School Visiting Bereavement Support Program: Trained volunteers are available to facilitate teen bereavement support groups at local high schools during the school year. In-school bereavement counselling for individual students is also available upon request.
• Caregiver Support Group: Is an ongoing support program with sessions every first and third Wednesday of the month.
• Walk and Talk: Is an ongoing bereavement support program. Clients and volunteers meet every Wednesday at Fairy Lake in Newmarket for a therapeutic walking session.
• Volunteer Sharing Circle: For Doane House Hospice volunteers who work directly with hospice clients. Meetings take place every 4-6 weeks.