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  • Dr. Webster's Grief Journey
  • Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association
    • Alton, Gordon
    • 114 Glengall Lane, Stouffville, ON L4A 1W4
    • 905-640-9730
    • Pastoral counselor who specializes in grief counseling of all types. Affiliated with the Community Care Access Centre of York Region (CCAC).
    • Anshuetz, Dr. Barbara
    • 679 Davis Drive, Suite 309, Newmarket, ON L3Y 5G8
    • 905-830-0819
    • Individual and group counseling and therapy for grief and trauma with children, adolescents and adults.
    • Barnett, John
    • 6179 Main Street, Stouffville, ON L4A 1B4
    • 905-640-7007
    • Individual and family counseling, including grief counseling.
    • Bereaved Families of Ontario York Region
    • Lynn McLarnon, Program Coordinator
    • 17070 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4V8
    • 1-800-969-6904 or 905-898-6265
    • Programs for families who have experienced the loss of a child regardless of age or cause. Other bereavement groups include parents groups, adolescent groups, infant loss groups, children's groups, special needs groups and sharing and support nights.
    • Centre for Meaning Focused Therapy
    • Dr. Brian Cunnington, E. D. D., F. F. M. T., clinical member and approved supervisor for American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
    • 86 Liebeck Crescent, Unionville, ON L3R 1Y5
    • 905-415-9335
    • Marriage and family therapy, individual counseling.
    • Community Care Access Centre (CCAC)
    • Information and Referral Representative
    • 1100 Gorham Street, Unit 1, Newmarket, ON L3Y 7V1
    • Newmarket: 905-895-1240
    • Stouffville: 905-640-2662
    • Toll free: 1-888-470-2222
    • Referral service for a wide range of health related issues.>/li>
    • Distress Centre of Toronto
    • Karen Letofsky
    • P. O. Box 243, Adelaide Street Postal Station, Toronto, ON M5C 2J4
    • 416-408-4357
    • Anonymous telephone support to persons who are depressed, lonely or suicidal. Lines are staffed 24 hours a day by trained volunteers.
    • Evergreen Hospice
    • Esther S. Mitchell, Executive Director
    • 6060 Highway 7 East, Markham, ON L3P 3A9
    • 905-472-5014
    • Support and assistance for people and their families dealing with advanced terminal illness. Bereavement services provide support, guidance and education to help families and friends adjust to the loss of a loved one. Services include bereavement support programs, individual counseling, bereavement volunteers, correspondence program, a Not So Jolly Christmas and Celebration of Life.
    • Fleming, Alcock, Vigna
    • Dr. Leslie Balmer
    • Dr. Stephen Fleming
    • Toronto Office: 5400 Yonge Street, M2N 5R5 (Also offices in Bramalea & Mississauga)
    • 416-410-6844
    • Bereavement support for children, adolescents, adults and families.
    • Fournier, Susan R.N., B.R.S., M.Div.
    • 81 Ashglen Way, Unionville, ON L3R 3A6
    • 905-944-8424
    • Individual, family and group counseling that focuses on the spiritual, social, psychological, emotional and relational aspects of the individual.
    • Havelock, Zena MSW, CSW
    • 745 Steeles Avenue West, Unit 3, North York, ON M2R 2S5
    • 416-225-4545
    • Counseling, consulting and education in the areas of palliative care, bereavement, disabilities, long term illnesses, personal and family counseling.
    • Hospice Georgina partnered with the Chippewas of Georgina Island
    • Susan Williams, Executive Director
    • 163 High Street, P. O. Box 721, Sutton, ON L0E 1R0
    • 905-722-9333
    • Support for people and their families coping with advanced terminal illness, offers non-medical palliative care, bereavement support and one on one individual counseling.
    • Hospice King-Aurora
    • Lynn Strathy, Program Coordinator
    • 2184 King Road, General Delivery, King City, ON L7B 1A2
    • 905-833-0356
    • Hospice service, caregiver relief and bereavement support for adults, adolescents and children.
    • Hospice Newmarket
    • Kay Linger, Executive Director
    • 194 Eagle Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1J6 (inside the Newmarket Health Centre)
    • 905-895-2381 ext. 291
    • Support groups and individual counseling in ongoing 8 week cycles.
    • Hospice Richmond Hill
    • Pamela Smith, Executive Director
    • 10256 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B7
    • 905-884-6683
    • Six months or less bereaved: drop ins 1:30 Ð 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays
    • More than 6 months: individual companioning, closed bereavement support groups, closed groups for children 6 Ð 12 years old.
    • Hospice Thornhill
    • Isabelle Welsh, Bereavement Program Coordinator
    • 18 Centre Street, lower level, Thornhill, ON L4J 2S7
    • 905-764-0656
    • Offering assistance before, during and at the time of bereavement and continuing support through Take Heart Self Help Groups.
    • Hospice Vaughan
    • Pia DiMaio, Executive Director
    • 150 Woodbridge Avenue, Woodbridge, ON L4L 2S7
    • 905-850-6266
    • One on one counseling, support groups, running in the spring and fall, memorial candlelight service.
    • Macri, Nancy
    • 679 Davis Drive, Suite 309, Newmarket, ON L3Y 5G8
    • 905-833-8441
    • Counseling and psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, couples, individuals or groups. Speaker/group facilitator. Specialty: bereavement and loss issues.
    • Meade, Dr. Edward S.
    • 16 Victoria Avenue, Unionville, ON
    • 905-479-3255
    • Registered psychologist, clinical member and approved supervisor of Ontario Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
    • Ogus, Beverly R.N.
    • 1136 Centre Street, Suite 207, Thornhill, ON L4J 3M8
    • 905-763-9055
    • Grief and bereavement counseling offered on group or individual basis. Marital therapy or public speaking on issues surrounding suicide.
    • Perinatal Bereavement Services of Ontario
    • Jan Pearce, Executive Director
    • Kelly McLatchey, Administrative Assistant
    • Suite 205, 6060 Highway 7 East, Markham, ON L3P 3A9
    • 905-472-1807 or 1-888-301-PBSO
    • Support groups for parents experiencing miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, medical termination , still birth or neonatal loss. One on one telephone support, lending library, training for professionals. Subsequent pregnancy prenatal classes and support groups, sensitivity training and counselor training for health care workers.
    • Reflections
    • Connie Cairns, R.N. Grief Counselor/Educator
    • 4997 Highway 7, Markham, ON L3R 1N1
    • 416-566-5160 or 416-485-6415
    • Individual counseling, support groups, presentations/workshops to schools and community groups, resource library, self-help bereavement support groups.
    • St. Justin Martyr Parish Ð Bereavement Support Services
    • Parish Office
    • 3898 Highway 7 East, Unionville, ON L3R 1L3
    • 905-479-2463
    • Anyone experiencing a loss to death or any other circumstance. We are here to listen, offer information and support.
    • Survivor Support Program
    • Karen Letofsky
    • 10 Trinity Square, Toronto, ON M5G 1B1
    • 416-595-1716
    • Face to face two on one individual counseling for those experiencing the death of a loved one by suicide or homicide.
    • VICARS
    • York Regional Police or OPP
    • 16715 Ð 12 Yonge Street, Suite 295, Newmarket, ON L3X 1X4
    • 905-895-1221 ext. 7125
    • Victim Crisis and Referral Service

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