Groups are made up of others around the same age who also have a family member or friend who has died. There’s time to talk, play games, do arts & crafts, or just hang out. Talking with others who are going through the same thing can help us start to make sense of death and grief and all our feelings, and to be with people who really understand.
In addition to our online Tween and Teen groups highlighted in the video we offer in-person groups for those who are able to make it out to our physical location in Oakville.
If you would like to learn more about The Lighthouse, your parent or guardian can call us at: 905-337-2333 or email us at info@lighthousegriefsupport.org
Some youth at The Lighthouse have found that reading books and stories from other youth who have experienced a death, helps them feel better and feel less alone.
Here are some tips from youth at The Lighthouse that they found helpful after someone important in their life died.
If you need to talk to someone, here are some phone numbers you can call for support.
You can reach a professional counsellor 24/7 at Kids Help Phone
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
Facebook Messenger
Live Chat (7pm – midnight)
Website
Youth Line offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support from Sunday to Friday, 4pm – 9:30pm
Call: 1-800-268-9688
Text: 647-694-4275
Live Chat (4pm – 9:30pm)
Email
Naseeha provides a confidential mental health helpline for young Muslims to receive immediate and anonymous support, 7 days a week from 12pm – midnight
Call or Text: 1-866-627-3342
A free online mental health counselling service for Indigenous peoples ages 12 and up across Canada 24/7
Call: 1-855-242-3310
Live Chat
Talk to your school counsellor or social worker – they are there for more than just academic guidance
2522 Rebecca St., Oakville ON
905-337-2333
info@lighthousegriefsupport.org
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