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SUMMARY:Victoria Hospice Grief Café
DESCRIPTION:A grief cafe is a social gathering of people experiencing bereavement who wish to talk about their own experience and listen to the experiences of others. \nWhen you arrive at the Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, you will be greeted by one of the volunteer facilitators. You’ll be invited to choose a drink or a snack and find a seat at one of the tables. The volunteers will introduce the format of the session and provide some short prompts to help guide conversation at the tables. You’ll have an opportunity to share your own story\, if you wish\, and to listen to the experience of others. \nPlease be aware that these sessions are social in nature and not a substitute for medical care or counselling. \nThere is no charge to attend\, however seats are limited and sessions fill up quickly\, so please do not request a ticket unless you plan to attend. If you have a ticket but can’t attend\, please call and let us know (250-519-3040) so that we can offer your seat to someone else. \nAlso\, this is not a drop-in event so\, please arrive prior to the start so that you have time to settle in. \nSeats may be reserved through the EventBrite link below.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/victoria-hospice-grief-cafe-25/
LOCATION:Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, 102-4450 Chatterton Way\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Support Group
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SUMMARY:Room to Grieve\, Space to Heal (8 weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Begins August 6 (8 weeks) \nRecognizing the impacts of the opioid crisis and substance use on individuals and families\, Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services offers an eight-week support group for adults who are grieving someone who has died by a toxic drug/substance-related death.  Co-facilitated by two bereavement counsellors\, the group incorporates grief education\, sharing and support\, therapeutic activities and exploration. \nThe group aims to enhance one’s sense of community and belonging\, explore unique features of grief in response to a substance use-related death\, and support the healing process of grief. \nWhen:              \nWednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm from August 6 to September 24\, 2025. A commitment to attend all eight sessions enhances the value of the group experience. \nWhere: \nWe will meet in an outdoor park close to the Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre on Chatterton Way\, weather permitting. If weather is poor on any group date\, the group will meet virtually via Zoom or in our group at the centre. \nWho: \nLimited number of registered participants (adults) who are bereaved following the loss of someone important in their life to a toxic drug or substance use-related death. \nTo Register: \nA pre-group intake call with a counsellor is required in order to discuss your needs\, answer any questions you may have\, and determine whether the group is a good fit for you at this time \nCost: \nThere is no charge to attend this group. As we are a donor-funded organization\, though not expected\, should you be in a position to donate\, please follow the link here: Your support is needed | Ways to donate to Victoria Hospice \nPlease contact us at Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca or call 250-519-3040  for more information.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/room-to-grieve-space-to-heal-8-weeks/
LOCATION:Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, 102-4450 Chatterton Way\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Support Group
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SUMMARY:Victoria Hospice Grief Café
DESCRIPTION:A grief cafe is a social gathering of people experiencing bereavement who wish to talk about their own experience and listen to the experiences of others. \nWhen you arrive at the Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, you will be greeted by one of the volunteer facilitators. You’ll be invited to choose a drink or a snack and find a seat at one of the tables. The volunteers will introduce the format of the session and provide some short prompts to help guide conversation at the tables. You’ll have an opportunity to share your own story\, if you wish\, and to listen to the experience of others. \nPlease be aware that these sessions are social in nature and not a substitute for medical care or counselling. \nThere is no charge to attend\, however seats are limited and sessions fill up quickly\, so please do not request a ticket unless you plan to attend. If you have a ticket but can’t attend\, please call and let us know (250-519-3040) so that we can offer your seat to someone else. \nAlso\, this is not a drop-in event so\, please arrive prior to the start so that you have time to settle in. \nSeats may be reserved through the EventBrite link below.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/victoria-hospice-grief-cafe-26/
LOCATION:Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, 102-4450 Chatterton Way\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Support Group
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