Wellness, Grief & Caregiver Hub
Children & Youth (under 18)
HUUG stands for Help Us Understand Grief and aims to normalize feelings, thoughts and experiences related to illness, dying, death and grief using play, conversation, activities and group support.
anticipating or grieving a death
1:1 Counselling for children & youth anticipating the death of a close person in their life
Support is tailored to individual needs and may include diagnosis education, emotional expression and coping support, legacy work and memory making, end of life preparation and more. flyer
youth bereavement group
For youth who have experienced the death of someone close
Every other Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm
at Hope House Aurora
Meet other teens experiencing grief and develop tools for self-care and coping flyer
huug kids' camp
Returns in 2026
HUUG Kids' Camp Through activities, outings & discussions, campers will have an opportunity to explore grief, develop coping tools, make connections & have fun!
Adults
drop-in group support
2nd & 4th Friday
10 - 11:00am HYBRID in person & live via Zoom
BEREAVEMENT BISTRO: A morning drop-in bereavement group for adults who are experiencing the death of a loved one. An opportunity for support & conversation.
Grief can impact the body, mind and spirit. Our Wellness Programs offer a circle of supports to attend to your sense of wellbeing and resiliency through engaging and renewing holistic self-care practices & enlivened sessions.
offered in-person & via Zoom
8-week group support
Wednesdays 1-3pm OR Thursdays 6-8pm
IN PERSON daytime group or evening group
TRANSITIONS GROUP: transitioning together with grief
Wednesdays @ 1-3pm | Sep 24-Nov 12
or
Thursdays @ 6-8pm | Oct 2-Nov 20
This 8-week group offers guided sessions to discuss elements of grief, explore, process and reflect on experiences along your grief journey. flyer
child loss group
last Tuesday of the month
6:30 - 7:30pm HYBRID in person & live via Zoom
A PLACE TO REMEMBER: Support for those who have experienced the death of a child of any age. This monthly peer facilitated group offers opportunity for connection and conversation. Sep 30, Oct 28 & Nov 25
Registration via email:
To become a Hope House Client or for more information regarding our programs, use the email link above or call 905-727-6815 x223
There are no fees for Bereavement Programs. Donations are always welcome.