Grief & Bereavement Support for Adults

The death of a loved one is an emotional journey like no other. At Kemp Care Network, we offer a range of compassionate bereavement programs designed to provide support for adults dealing with grief. Our programs are tailored to your unique needs and offer a safe space to navigate the difficult path of loss.

HPCO Accreditation 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Kemp Care Network has successfully achieved HPCO Accreditation for our In-Home Hospice and Grief & Bereavement Support Programs!

This accreditation ensures the delivery of consistent, high-quality hospice palliative care across all accredited programs and services in the province. Being recognized by HPCO signifies that we meet industry standards and have undergone a rigorous peer review process.

This achievement reflects our dedication to excellence, continuous learning, and ongoing improvement. Thank you to everyone involved in making this milestone possible!

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Why Would I Need It?

Grief can be overwhelming, and it is essential to have a supportive network during your journey. Whether you have recently experienced a death or are dealing with long-term grief, our programs are here to provide comfort, companionship and understanding.

1-to-1 Counselling for Adults

How to Get Started

To begin your grief support journey with Kemp Care Network, please check our current programs below. Please note that our grief groups are offered as closed-group sessions and registrations is mandatory.

Grief Groups for Adults

Our Programs

Grief Counselling for Adults

Our specially trained social workers offer emotional support to individuals and families who have experienced the death of someone important to them in Greater Hamilton.

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Compassionate Listeners

Our specially trained volunteers offer social and emotional support to individuals and families living with a life-threatening illness in Greater Hamilton.

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Grief Groups for Adults

Our specially trained volunteers, along with our social worker, provide a variety of grief groups are offered for grieving adults to share experiences and discuss variety of topics associated with their unique grief journey.

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Connecting Over Coffee (Bi-weekly Drop-in Grief Group)

Connecting Over Coffee is a virtual drop-in group for adults to share experiences and discuss a variety of topics as they associate with each individual and unique grief journey.

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Bereavement Book

Bereavement Book Click HERE to view and download the “Navigating the water of your grief” Bereavement Book.

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Bereavement Journal

Bereavement Journal Click HERE to view and download the “Navigating the water of your grief” Bereavement Journal.

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Grief Resources (External)

Grief Resources (External) Canadian Virtual Hospice My Grief Kid’s Grief Living my Culture For young adults and teens living with advanced illness Modern Loss What’s Your Grief? Refuge in Grief Social Work Hospice & Palliative Care Network Canadian Hospice & Palliative Care Association Grief Sucks CAMH (PDFs): When someone close to you dies by suicide […]

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KCN Community Cookbook (Submissions Open)

KCN Community Cookbook The kitchen is the heart of every home where memories are made and families are brought together. This project aims to share the love of food in honour of your loved ones. This digital recipe book will be made available for everyone to download and enjoy. Stay tuned! For more information, please […]

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Our Approach

Compassion

Our approach is built on the principles of compassion and understanding. We recognize that everyone's grief is unique, and our team is here to listen to, support‌, and guide you through your journey.

Comprehensive Support

We offer comprehensive programs and services to address your grief journey's physical, emotional‌, cognitive, social and spiritual aspects. Our goal is to provide a holistic, whole-body approach to help you cope with your loss.

Space to Feel

Our programs offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely share your story through individual counselling or in groups with others who have experienced similar losses. We prioritize your comfort and support during this challenging time.

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