Lighthouse for Grieving Children and Families
Site: Oakville
Service: Grief and Bereavement Support Services
Contact Information
Office Phone | 905-337-2333 |
info@lighthousegriefsupport.org | |
Website | www.lighthousegriefsupport.org |
Social Media | Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube |
Primary Contact | Caralee McGowan, Office Manager |
Alternate Contact | Anne Smith, Executive Director; Email: asmith@lighthousegriefsupport.org |
Volunteer Coordinator | Jason Dockeray, Director of Services; Email: jdockeray@lighthousegriefsupport.org |
Agency Information
Description (Agency) | A registered charity that offers a community of open-ended, continuous peer support groups for children and teens and their parents/caregivers who have experienced a death in their immediate family. |
Legal Status | (51) Registered Charity |
Established | 1999 |
Primary Executive | Anne Smith, Executive Director; Phone: 905-337-2333; Email: asmith@lighthousegriefsupport.org |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | Lighthouse offers free peer support groups for children and youth ages 3-19, and young adults ages 19-24, who are grieving the death of a parent or sibling.
Peer Support Groups
Education and Training
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Hours | Weekdays, late afternoon, early evening |
Dates |
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Areas Served | Greater Toronto Area ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Peel Region ; Southwestern Ontario |
Eligibility | Ages: 3 year(s) - 24 year(s)
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Application | Call for information |
Languages | English |
Fees | None - Services are free ; Donations welcome |
Site Information
Located In Community | Oakville |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Bronte Rd and Rebecca St |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
Parenting Main Categories | Mental Health |
Parenting Sub-Categories | Grief/Bereavement |
Service Categories | Bereavement and Grief Support Groups ~ Parents ; Bereavement and Grief Support Groups ~ Young Adults ; Bereavement and Grief Support Groups ~ Youth ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Death and Dying Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Death and Dying Issues |