Other Helpful Links
Hospice & Palliative Care Resources
It is important to understand the hospice and palliative care services that are available because not all deaths are sudden. Sometimes, after a long life or battle with illness, some people end-of-life service are required. Learn more about the options available to you and your family.
The Canadian Virtual Hospice provides support and personalized information about palliative and end-of-life care to patients, family members, health care providers, researchers and educators.
The CHPCA is the national voice for Hospice Palliative Care in Canada. Advancing and advocating for quality end-of-life/hospice palliative care in Canada, its work includes public policy, public education and awareness. Established in 1991, its volunteer Board of Directors is composed of hospice palliative care workers and volunteers from Canadian provinces and territories as well as members-at-large.
Suicide Resources
Suicide is a huge problem for Canadian society. Every year we lose people, young and old, who could have been helped. Mental health is not always visible and that is why it has never been more important to know the signs and work to prevent tragedy before it happens. If you have lost someone to suicide, it can be confusing and shocking. These links talk about suicide prevention, lowering the national rate and helping those who have lost someone to suicide.
The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) was launched in 1985 by a group who saw the need to provide information and resources to communities to reduce the suicide rate and minimize the harmful consequences of suicidal behaviour. Like many others, CASP envisions a world in which people enjoy an optimal quality of life, are long-living, socially responsible, and optimistic about the future.
Founded in 1918, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada. Through a presence in more than 330 communities across every province and one territory, CMHA provides advocacy, programs and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive.
The CAMH Publications online store and catalogue features a wide array of addiction and mental health resources for clients, families, students and professionals. Products offered include brochures and booklets; textbooks, manuals and assessment tools. Search or browse here for free downloads and to purchase print products.
Pet Loss Resources
We don’t only grieve the loss of other people. If you have a pet or have had one in the past, you know how important they can be. Pets are part of our families and deserve to be sent off with the same compassion that we are. Below you will find some information on what to do when a pet dies and how to get through it.
Welcome to Rainbows Bridge.
Rainbows Bridge is a virtual memorial home and grief support community for your departed fur baby. Whether furry, feathered or scaled, all are welcome.
Chance's Spot provides an online support forum, publications on pet loss, hotline numbers, and referrals to anyone who needs help to cope with with the grief associated with the death of a pet. Locally, Chance's Spot provides educational presentations on the topic of pet loss to pet caregivers, pet care professionals and rescue and shelter workers. Area shelters, veterinarians and rescue groups also receive support and information about compassion fatigue - the stress resulting from caring for and helping traumatized animals on a daily basis.
Other Helpful Resources
We don’t only grieve the loss of other people. If you have a pet or have had one in the past, you know how important they can be. Pets are part of our families and deserve to be sent off with the same compassion that we are. Below you will find some information on what to do when a pet dies and how to get through it.
Open to Hope helps people find hope after loss. Grief can leave you facing an uphill struggle, but even in the deepest despair, we can find hope. Giving A Voice To Grief And Recovery Open to Hope is a non-profit with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. We invite you to read, listen and share your stories of hope and compassion.
The Funeral Service Association of Canada (FSAC) is the leading national funeral service association that represents funeral homes, cemeteries, crematoriums, bereavement sector suppliers and other funeral service professionals. An essential ally and advocate for our members, we are dedicated to promoting the value of meaningful end-of-life services and events through education, public awareness, legislative guidance and advocacy.
At the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), our vision is a world where no one fears cancer. With the support of our volunteers and donors, we improve and save lives by taking a comprehensive approach to our work against more than 100 types of cancer. CCS funds research, provides services to those living with cancer, advocates on important cancer-related issues and educates and empowers people to make healthy choices.
The Conversation Project is a public engagement initiative with a goal that is both simple and transformative: to have every person’s wishes for end-of-life care expressed and respected.
