Remembering and staying connected to the person who died is a lifelong process. At Kemp Care Network, we believe that remembering is how we heal and keep our love alive. We are here to listen and support you and your loved ones in your personal grief journey.
We understand that everyone grieves in their own way, at their own pace. Our Grief & Bereavement Programs offer ongoing support, counselling and education to help navigate this lifelong journey. We are here to listen, support and guide you as you honour the memories of your loved ones and find healing in your grief.
You are not alone. We understand that everyone experiences grief differently. That is why we offer support groups tailored to providing comfort and understanding. We have a variety of programs to help you and your family navigate this process.
While we do not actually move on from the death of a loved one, there are ways to make it easier. Taking care of your physical, social, and emotional well-being, embracing your feelings and finding ways to honour and remember your loved one are all great places to start. If you need more information, try reading through our resources on grief and bereavement below.
At KCN, we understand that children and adolescents grieve differently than adults do based on their development. We have many programs specifically for children and youth, from specialized one-to-one grief counselling to family-based programs. We also run Camp Keaton, a weekend-long summer camp program made for grieving children aged 7-17. At Camp Keaton, youth can learn how to deal with their feelings and make connections with others who have been through similar situations.
Our grief support covers all losses for anyone in our community. Many of the grief groups are loss-type specific enabling you to meet others who have similar experiences. Our no-cost one-to-one counselling and group support is open to everyone.
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.
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.
Join us every other Friday at 11am for a relaxing walk as we discuss grief and loss in a supportive social atmosphere.
Our specially trained volunteers offer social and emotional support to individuals and families living with a life-threatening illness in Greater Hamilton.
Compassionate support for families facing a life-limited illness, helping children and caregivers navigate emotional challenges when a death is expected.
Individual sessions designed to help parents and caregivers understand how children (ages 0-17) grieve and receive practical tools to support your grieving child at their developmental stage.
Our child life specialist offers one-to-one counselling for children and youth ages 6-17 years old. All counselling sessions are offered at no cost.
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.
Camp Keaton is a bereavement camp designed for children and youth aged 7–17 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, friend or someone important to them.
Bereavement Book Click HERE to view and download the “Navigating the water of your grief” Bereavement Book.
Bereavement Journal Click HERE to view and download the “Navigating the water of your grief” Bereavement Journal.
Click here for additional resources and community programs to support grieving children and youth
Books can give children language for feelings that are hard to express after a loss. Guided discussion and reflective activities create a gentle, supportive space for children to process grief and feel less alone.
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