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Adult Grief
Support Services
Megan Devine, author of the popular grief support book 'It’s Okay That You’re Not Okay' describes grief eloquently. She writes:
“Grief is a natural extension of love. It’s a healthy and sane response to loss. That grief feels bad, doesn’t make it bad; that you feel crazy, doesn’t mean you are crazy.”
Your grief journey is unique to you, as the love you have for your person is one of a kind. At Crossroads Hospice Society, our services are designed to support you as you navigate this journey.
Please note: We are currently experiencing an increased demand for our grief services. There is an approximate wait time of four weeks to arrange an initial session to meet with our bereavement coordinator. Thank you for your understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is eligible?If you are between the ages of 13 and 29, living in the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore or Belcarra) and have experienced the loss of a loved one within the last three years you are eligible to receive support services.
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How do I access services?If you are between the ages of 13 and 29, living in the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore or Belcarra) and have experienced the loss of a loved one within the last three years you are eligible to receive support services. Text or call our Youth and Young Adult Bereavement Coordinator at 604-813-6576, or email youth@crossroadshospice.org.
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What is the cost?There is no cost to our grief support programs and services.
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What do you offer?We offer a variety of grief support programs and services! For more information, click here.
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I know a grieving youth or young adult - how do I get them support?If you are seeking support for a teenager between the ages of 13 – 18, our Youth and Young Adult Bereavement Coordinator would love to chat with you to learn more about them and their experience with grief. You can call our coordinator at 604-945-0606 ext. 2 or email youth@crossroadshospice.org to arrange a time to connect. To ensure privacy and confidentiality, anyone between the ages of 19 and 29 must contact Crossroads on their own. We would love for you to pass along our information to anyone in your life that you feel would benefit from grief support!
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Do you provide grief counselling?We offer support specializing in grief and loss, however we are not registered counsellors. At Crossroads we acknowledge that grief is a natural, but incredibly difficult, part of life. Our role is to offer emotional support and a safe place to explore grief. We also make referrals to specialized professionals if further support is needed.
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How long do I have to wait after my person has died to contact you?There is not a certain amount of time that has to pass before you can reach out. However, it’s important to note we don’t provide crisis support. When someone dies, the emotions that arise are so overwhelming, it can leave you feeling terrified. Know this is not uncommon! The first few weeks after a death are usually a whirlwind, so we often will suggest waiting until these weeks have passed before making an appointment. This ensures you can give the necessary attention, love and energy to yourself to begin to explore your grief.
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What should I expect?The process of accessing our programs and services are as follows: Our Bereavement Coordinator will respond to you within 2 – 3 business days. An initial meeting with our Bereavement Coordinator is the first step to receiving support. The initial meeting is really just to get to learn about you and your grief experience this far. There is never any pressure to disclose more than you are comfortable with. All our program and services are provided by our Bereavement Coordinators, as well as specially trained and experienced Volunteers.
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Do you provide grief support for non-death losses, like divorce or job loss?Though many life events can have a profound impact on well-being, at Crossroads our services are specifically for grief resulting from the death of a person.
Programs & Services
We are so glad that you are interested in our grief support programs and services.
To access our services, a meeting with our Bereavement Coordinator is the first step. This meeting invites an opportunity for us to learn about your grief experience, and to explore which programs may be a good fit for you.
Our program and services are provided by our Bereavement Coordinators, as well as specially trained and experienced Volunteers.
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Who is eligible?If you are between the ages of 13 and 29, living in the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore or Belcarra) and have experienced the loss of a loved one within the last three years you are eligible to receive support services.
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How do I access services?If you are between the ages of 13 and 29, living in the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore or Belcarra) and have experienced the loss of a loved one within the last three years you are eligible to receive support services. Text or call our Youth and Young Adult Bereavement Coordinator at 604-813-6576, or email youth@crossroadshospice.org.
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What is the cost?There is no cost to our grief support programs and services.
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What do you offer?We offer a variety of grief support programs and services! For more information, click here.
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I know a grieving youth or young adult - how do I get them support?If you are seeking support for a teenager between the ages of 13 – 18, our Youth and Young Adult Bereavement Coordinator would love to chat with you to learn more about them and their experience with grief. You can call our coordinator at 604-945-0606 ext. 2 or email youth@crossroadshospice.org to arrange a time to connect. To ensure privacy and confidentiality, anyone between the ages of 19 and 29 must contact Crossroads on their own. We would love for you to pass along our information to anyone in your life that you feel would benefit from grief support!
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Do you provide grief counselling?We offer support specializing in grief and loss, however we are not registered counsellors. At Crossroads we acknowledge that grief is a natural, but incredibly difficult, part of life. Our role is to offer emotional support and a safe place to explore grief. We also make referrals to specialized professionals if further support is needed.
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How long do I have to wait after my person has died to contact you?There is not a certain amount of time that has to pass before you can reach out. However, it’s important to note we don’t provide crisis support. When someone dies, the emotions that arise are so overwhelming, it can leave you feeling terrified. Know this is not uncommon! The first few weeks after a death are usually a whirlwind, so we often will suggest waiting until these weeks have passed before making an appointment. This ensures you can give the necessary attention, love and energy to yourself to begin to explore your grief.
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What should I expect?The process of accessing our programs and services are as follows: Our Bereavement Coordinator will respond to you within 2 – 3 business days. An initial meeting with our Bereavement Coordinator is the first step to receiving support. The initial meeting is really just to get to learn about you and your grief experience this far. There is never any pressure to disclose more than you are comfortable with. All our program and services are provided by our Bereavement Coordinators, as well as specially trained and experienced Volunteers.
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Do you provide grief support for non-death losses, like divorce or job loss?Though many life events can have a profound impact on well-being, at Crossroads our services are specifically for grief resulting from the death of a person.
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