Grief Counselling for Adults

All counselling sessions are offered at no cost. They can be held in-person, by phone, or virtually. For questions, please contact Gabriele McSween RSW (OCSWSSW), Adult Bereavement Support at adultsupport@kemphospice.org or T 905.387.2448 ext. 2210.

Register below

Our Services

The Grief and Bereavement Team at Kemp Care Network (KCN) is here to support clients through their grieving journey. Understanding the uniqueness of each of our clients and the notion that everyone grieves differently, we want to meet our clients where they are in their grief, hear their stories, and work alongside them.

The Kemp Care Network offers individual conversation-based counselling and group support for adults 18 years and older.

Our Scope

Our services consist of conversation based counselling and supports for those grieving the death of someone. This service is offered to those who reside in the Hamilton area. This is offered through a trained KCN staff, students, or volunteers.

We use grief based practices such as activities and education to support those we see, with a safe space to express themselves. This aims to support them in understanding and coping with their reactions after the death of their person.

Kemp Care Network does not offer crisis, or emergency based counselling. 1:1 counselling (no family counselling) services are offered to those who are not actively receiving outside counselling, therapy, grief, or non grief related. All 1:1 supports are accessible only to those actively residing in the Hamilton area.

By filling out this form, you will be submitting a request to receive 1:1 support. Unfortunately due to high demands, we can not give a set time frame for when you will be able to be seen. Our team will review your request and will be in contact with you as soon as a spot becomes available for services to begin.

Forms are only to be filled out by recipients inquiring about service for themselves. If you are looking for information on service for someone else please call in to speak to our Bereavement Team directly

1:1 Counselling Requests (For Adults)

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Your Phone(Required)

Your Email(Required)

Your Birthday(Required)

Your Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Preferred way to contact you?(Required)

Phone

Preferred way to receive counselling?(Required)

In-person (Hamilton, ON)

Phone

Virtual

Person(s) who died(Required)

When they died?(Required)

How did they die?(Required)

Acknowledgment(Required)

I confirm that I am requesting service for myself, and NOT on behalf of someone else.

How did you hear about us?(Required)

Any other important information that we should know.

Comments

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Hamilton Spectator Reader's Choice Awards 2020 award for Bereavement Counselling

Compassionate Listeners

Compassionate Listeners is an 8-week, phone-based grief support program. Individuals seeking support for their grief are matched with a trained volunteer who can offer supportive conversation and a caring presence. While Compassionate Listeners do not provide counselling, they offer validation, empathy and a friendly connection.

To register, fill the form below or contact Gabriele McSween RSW. (OCSWSSW), Adult Bereavement Support on adultsupport@kemphospice.org or T 905.387.2448 ext. 2210.

Compassionate Listeners

Grief Groups for Adults

For questions, please contact Gabriele McSween RSW (OCSWSSW), Adult Bereavement Support at adultsupport@kemphospice.org or T 905.387.2448 ext. 2210.

Open/Drop-in Groups

Please check back later once we have the groups running.

Closed/Private Groups

Our closed groups run three times a year, in the fall, winter, and spring.

Winter 2025 Groups are now open for registration. Click here to view and register

Please note that registration is mandatory to attend. Note that each groups runs for 8 consecutive weeks.

All programs are offered at no cost and no previous affiliation with the hospice is required.

Need More Information?

Please submit your inquiry via the contact form, and we will get in touch with you.

Connecting With Coffee

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. No registration is required, drop in as needed.

This groups meets bi-weekly on Wednesday’s from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.

Zoom Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89057140630?pwd=OG1LMjUybE5FbVBnSjBWSlhZMGNXdz09

Meeting ID: 890 5714 0630

Passcode: 063840

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbq6O6LVvR

Grief Counselling for Children & Youth

The Kemp Care Network offers individual conversation-based counselling support for youth ages 5-17. Group supports are offered for both youth ages 7-17.

Register below

The Grief and Bereavement Team at Kemp Care Network is here to support clients through their grieving journey. Understanding the uniqueness of each of our clients and the notion that everyone grieves differently, we want to meet our clients where they are in their grief, hear their stories, and work alongside them.

Our Scope

We use grief based practices such as activities and education to support those we see, with a safe space to express themselves. This aims to support them in understanding their thoughts and feelings after the death of their person.

All counselling sessions are offered at no cost. They can be held in-person, by phone, or virtually.

For questions, please contact Kathryn Turco BACYC. (OACYC), Child and Youth Counsellor on 905-387-2448 ext. 2205.

1:1 Counselling Requests (For Children and Youth – Ages 5-17)

Child's Name(Required)

First Last

Birthday of Child(Required)

Guardian's Name(Required)

First Last

Guardian's Relationship to child(Required)

Name of the Person who died(Required)

First Last

When did they died?(Required)

How did they die?(Required)

Your Phone(Required)

Your Email(Required)

Address of service recipient(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Preferred way to contact you?(Required)

Phone

Preferred way to receive counselling?(Required)

In-person (Hamilton, ON)

Phone

Virtual

The child is available for service:(Required)

Between 8am to 4pm – in person

4pm to 6pm – virtual

How did you hear about us?(Required)

Any other important information that we should know.

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Grief Groups for Children & Youth

For questions and information please contact: Kat Turco, 905-387-2448 ext 2205

Grief groups registration

We also have upcoming Family Nights, please click here to be redirected to the Family Night page.

All programs are offered at no cost and no previous affiliation with the hospice is required.

Join our mailing list to get notified for future groups, please fill out the interest form below.

Interest Form for Grief Groups (ages 7-17)

This is interest form to be notified for future groups. This is NOT a registration for any ongoing groups.

Name of guardian(Required)

First Last

Name of youth participant(Required)

First Last

Age of youth participant(Required)

Email(Required)

Who has died & what was their relationship with the child?(Required)

Comments/Additional Information

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

The Burger Box

A customizable grief kit to support children, youth and their families through their grief journey. All boxes are free of charge thanks to generous donations from our community. These boxes are targeted for ages 0-17.

*Pickup for your customized BURGER BOX will be at 277 Stone Church Rd. East on the date specified.

*If box is not picked up within 3 weeks after box completion/pick up email has been sent, it will be recycled and used for another member of the community.

For questions and information please contact: Kat Turco, 905-387-2448 ext 2205

Burger Box Order Form

Family Nights

The Kemp Care Network provides a place for children, youth and their guardians to come together. Through participation in facilitated peer groups, they find understanding, stability and support.

Family Nights provide an opportunity for these families to meet others who have experienced loss, supported through group facilitation from KCN trained staff and volunteers.

Click here to register for upcoming family nights or fill the form below

We have grief groups currently open for children and youth, please click here to to be redirected to that page.

For questions, please contact Kathryn Turco BACYC. (OACYC), Child and Youth Counsellor on 905-387-2448 ext. 2205.

Family Night Registration Form

Which session are you registering for?(Required)

If there is more than one session that you’d like to register for, please complete and submit this form for one session, and refresh the page to fill the form again.

Wed, January 29th. Theme: Comfort

Wed, February 26th. Theme: Worries

Wed, March 26th. Theme: Hopes/Dreams

Wed, April 30th. Theme: Growth

Wed, May 28th. Theme: Feelings

Name of guardian(Required)

First Last

Name of child/youth participant 1(Required)

First Last

Age of participant 1(Required)

Name of child/youth participant 2

First Last

Age of participant 2

Name of child/youth participant 3

First Last

Age of participant 3

Name of child/youth participant 4

First Last

Age of participant 4

Name of child/youth participant 5

First Last

Age of participant 5

Email(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Address(Required)

Who have you lost & what was the relationship?(Required)

Comments/Additional Information

Consent(Required)

I agree and consent to the terms and conditions.

Bereavement Support Services
The Kemp Care Network is pleased to respond to your request for bereavement support services. Bereavement support services are designed to help you address your unique grief process. These services are provided free of charge. The role of the Bereavement Team is to assess the suitability for support of those seeking our services. If the Bereavement Team finds that someone’s needs are beyond the scope of bereavement support services, then the team will refer the individual to another appropriate service.

Volunteer Services
Some of the bereavement support services eg; groups, provided at the Kemp Care Network are facilitated by trained volunteers. Volunteers are trained to provide emotional support. At no time are they to be considered as professional therapists or grief counselors. Volunteers must report concerns to the SCMT and appropriate referrals will be made

Consent to Services:

Sharing of information
Non-identifying information about our service users may be shared for statistical or funding purposes. No information will be released to a third party without your written permission, except in cases where confidentiality is limited (see confidentiality section below). At any time, you have the right to withhold or withdraw consent, or place conditions on the disclosure of your information.

Collection of Information
Personal information is collected through registration form as well as communications with bereavement support services, and in some cases with trained Kemp Care Network volunteers. Communications include in-person or virtual sessions, telephone calls and messages, email and written correspondence. Files are secured in our electronic records are stored in a secure network that is password-protected. Client records are kept by the Kemp Care Network for 7 years.

Records
1. Information containing personal information, such as intake forms and progress notes, will be secured in locked cabinets and/or in encrypted programs.
2. Service user records are the property of the Kemp Care Network.

Access to Records
1. If you are an active service user, you can make an informal request to access your records through the Bereavement Team.
2. If you are no longer an active service user, you can make a written request to the Executive Director seeking to access your records. In your request, you must state the reason you would like to access your records.

Records that disclose information about a third party may not be shared. In addition, if the request to access them has been deemed vicious then the records may not be disclosed.

Modifications to records: Any comments on or disagreements with any documents in your records can be captured in a separate document and added to your file.

Confidentiality
Bereavement support involves sharing sensitive, personal, and private information. The bereavement support team is here to help you along your grief journey and will keep your information confidential. Bereavement support services are provided by a team, which may include social workers, music therapists, child and youth counsellors, and students/ volunteers under direct supervision of the Bereavement Team Manager. The team member providing you support may consult other members of the team to provide the best possible care.

Exceptions to Confidentiality
1. If we have information about or suspicion about abuse or risk of abuse to a child (under the age of 18years) then we have a duty to report this to the proper authority.
2. If there is evidence of clear and imminent danger of harm to self and/or others, we are legally required to report this information to the proper authority.
3. If we are required by law to release information, such as being subpoenaed to testify in court. While these events are rare, we would like to help you become aware that these possibilities do exist.

Our primary goal is to foster a safe space where you feel comfortable to explore and disclose personal concerns, stories, etc. If there are other limits of confidentiality in your situation, we will identify and discuss them with you as they arise.

Reasons for Dismissal from Services
We ask that you refrain from substance use of any kind on the day of your meeting, as it can have an impact on your participation in the session and may limit the effectiveness of the session. The Kemp Care Network will not tolerate harassment or violence toward staff, volunteers, service users and or any support providers.

Contacting Us
We appreciate prompt arrival for appointments, groups etc. Please notify us if you will be late or need to cancel. If you have any questions or concerns regarding bereavement support services, please contact the Bereavement Team. For child and youth services please contact Kat Turco Child and Youth Counsellor at (905) 387-2448 ext 2205 or by email at kturco@kemphospice.org.

By reading this I agree that myself, the ones I registered, and any others that may be participating during the night of the event have read and agree to the above statements.

Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Need More Information?

Please submit your inquiry via the contact form, and we will get in touch with you.

Bereavement Book

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

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Grief Counselling for Adults

1:1 Counselling Requests (For Adults)

Compassionate Listeners

Compassionate Listeners

Grief Groups for Adults

Open/Drop-in Groups

Closed/Private Groups

Need More Information?

Connecting With Coffee

Grief Counselling for Children & Youth

1:1 Counselling Requests (For Children and Youth – Ages 5-17)

Grief Groups for Children & Youth

Grief groups registration

Anything Goes Group for children ages 7-12: Click HERE

Anything Goes Groups for youth ages 13-17: Click HERE

Interest Form for Grief Groups (ages 7-17)

The Burger Box

Burger Box Order Form

Family Nights

Family Night Registration Form

Need More Information?

Bereavement Book

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