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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-42/
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 : Bereavement Support Group following a toxic drug/substance-related death (8 weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Recognizing the impacts of the toxic drug crisis and substance use on individuals and families\, Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services offers an 8-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. This group takes place in a public park\, where the nature-based format adds to the therapeutic experience of the support group.  \nWhen: Running from May 6th to June 24th\, 2026\, these 8 sessions will take place on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30pm. A commitment to attend all sessions is expected in order to enhance the group experience for all group members. \nWhere: We 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 in our group room at the centre \nWho: Limited 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: A 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 \nFee: There 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 \nTo Register or to obtain more Information: \nPlease call bereavement services at 250-519-3040 or Email Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca \n  \n\n 
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/room-to-grieve-space-to-heal-a-bereavement-support-group-following-a-toxic-drug-death/
LOCATION:Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, 102-4450 Chatterton Way\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Support Group
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SUMMARY:Walking Through Grief Support Group (8 weeks)
DESCRIPTION:The ‘Walking Through Grief’ Support Group is an 8-week walking support group\, open to all adults in the Greater Victoria Community who are bereaved after the death of someone important in their life \nWhile walking at a moderate pace in the area near the Chatterton Way Community Support Centre\, with the facilitation of a Victoria Hospice Bereavement Counsellor and Bereavement Volunteer\, this support group is a way to explore your grief through the movement of walking\, being outdoors in nature\, and by sharing with and supporting other grievers. \nMORE DETAILS \nWhen: Saturdays\, May 9th to June 27th\, 2026\, 10:30am to approximately 12:15pm (the first session could go until 12:30pm). Session end time may vary depending on pace of group. \nWhere: Walks will begin at the Community Support Centre at 102-4450 Chatterton Way and will follow the Rithet’s Bog loop. \nWho: Limited number of registered participants (adults) who are bereaved following the death of someone important in their life. Participants will be required to sign a self-declaration form stating they are capable of walking for an hour and have checked in with their doctor if needed. If you are unsure if you can walk this location for this long\, please walk the full Rithet’s Bog loop to see if this is possible for you at this time before signing up for this support group.  \nSessions: Each session will open and close with participants gathering in a circle with a brief discussion round. In between\, participants will head out on an approximately hour-long walk. Except for inclement weather\, sessions will run rain or shine. \nHow: You must be pre-registered to join this group. A pre-group intake conversation with a counsellor may be required to discuss your needs\, answer any questions you may have\, and determine whether the group is a good fit for you at this time. \nFee: There 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 \nTo Register or to obtain more Information: \nPlease call bereavement services at 250-519-3040 or Email Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/walking-through-grief-support-group-8-weeks-3/
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-43/
LOCATION:Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, 102-4450 Chatterton Way\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Support Group
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