Since 1984... when someone close to you dies,
we can help the healing begin.
Greetings!

We're nearing the end of our outdoor seasonal support offerings with one more Mindfulness and Horses event at Circle R Ranch, and one more Mindful Autumn Walking Group scheduled for this month. We are so pleased that you have found both of these opportunities helpful to connect with peers, learn new skills, and feel supported, less alone in your grief.

As always, we are grateful for your continued patience and kind support as we find ways to provide comfort and a sense of community to our membership during these challenging times.

We are pleased to be able to offer a number of NEW ONLINE peer support group meeting options beginning this month to connect and to share with one another. There will be five online adult peer support group meetings scheduled to run into the New Year, facilitated by trained peer support volunteers and our Program Coordinator:

  1. Perinatal Loss Group Meeting - a loss-specific meeting for adult family members impacted by perinatal loss (miscarriage, TFMR, stillbirth, infant death). 
  2. Drug Poisoning/Overdose Loss Meeting - a loss-specific meeting for adult family members impacted by drug-involved death.
  3. Moms' Group - a general bereaved mothers' group - any mom who has experienced the death of a child from pregnancy to adulthood is welcome, no matter how much time has passed since your child has died.
  4. Partner Loss Group - a loss-specific meeting for adults who have been impacted by the death of their partner or spouse.
  5. Adult Sibling Loss Group - a loss-specific meeting for adults who have experienced the death of an adult sibling.

We recognize that online group meetings may be a new experience for many of you--it is for us, too! We encourage you to give it a try. We're all learning and adapting as we go, and we are committed to creating a safe, supportive and encouraging environment for our staff, volunteers and members to step into new ways of being together. Hope to see you online soon!

Please feel free to call the office if you'd like to talk to our Program Coordinator, Cheryl, prior to registering for any of these open group meetings.

** REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MEETINGS **

Scroll down for more information and links to register for each group.
Please contact Cheryl if you have any questions or concerns.
Bereavement Support 
Ongoing

While our office remains closed to regular, in-person group meetings and appointments, we continue to schedule telephone appointments with community members for bereavement support, intake, resource sharing.

Current members of BFO-SW, as well as community members in our area who have experienced a recent loss (child loss or another special person in your world), or those who are noticing that past death losses and grief are resurfacing due to these challenging times, are invited to call 519-686-1573 anytime for support.

As always, we welcome calls from community support partners seeking bereavement information and resources. Kindly leave a message, and we will return your call as soon as possible.

We have also added the option of individual video conference appointments for intakes and check-in calls for our members beginning this month if you prefer to meet "face-to-face" online.
ONLINE Perinatal Loss Grief Support Meeting
A loss-specific meeting for adult family members impacted by perinatal loss (miscarriage, TFMR, stillbirth, infant death). 

Monday, November 16, 2020 1:00 - 2:30pm
Monday, December 14, 2020 1:00 - 2:30pm
Monday, January 18, 2021 1:00 - 2:30pm

More information can be found in the event registration link provided below:
ONLINE Drug Poisoning / Overdose Loss Grief Support Meeting
A loss-specific meeting for adult family members impacted by drug-involved death.

Monday, November 23, 2020 1:00 - 2:30pm
Monday, December 21, 2020 1:00 - 2:30pm

More information can be found in the event registration link provided below:
ONLINE Moms' Group Grief Support Meeting
A general bereaved mothers' group - any mom who has experienced the death of a child from pregnancy to adulthood is welcome, no matter how much time has passed since your child has died.

Tuesday, November 24, 2020 1:00 - 2:30pm
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 1:00 - 2:30pm
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 1:00 - 2:30pm

More information can be found in the event registration link provided below:
ONLINE Partner Loss Grief Support Meeting
A loss-specific meeting for adults who have been impacted by the death of their partner or spouse.

Thursday, November 26, 2020 10:00 - 11:30am
Thursday, December 17, 2020 10:00 - 11:30am

More information can be found in the event registration link provided below:
ONLINE Adult Sibling Loss Grief Support Meeting
A loss-specific meeting for adults who have experienced the death of an adult sibling.

Saturday, November 28, 2020 1:00 - 2:30pm
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 6:30 - 8:00pm

More information can be found in the event registration link provided below:
We invite you to visit our Facebook (@bfosw), Twitter (@BFO_SW), and Instagram (@bfo_sw) accounts for helpful links, articles, and updates throughout the month!
If you’re able, donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. 
To donate by cheque, please make payable to "Bereaved Families of Ontario - Southwest Region" or donate online via CanadaHelps.
Just click on the button below.

We also encourage you to submit your tax receipt file to the
Although there is no guarantee your donation will be matched, we have already received over $750 through the program in September and October, and the submission process is relatively easy. Thank you!

Bereaved Families Of Ontario - Southwest Region
(519) 686-1573
571 Wharncliffe Road S., Suite 4
London, Ontario
Please note that BFO-SW is not a crisis centre and response times can be delayed.
If you or someone you know is in need of crisis support, please contact the 24/7 CMHA Reach Out Support Line at 519-433-2023 or visit reachout247.ca