Here are some grief groups and supports available online. Paid services are marked with an asterisk (*).
CMHA offers a variety of mental health services to residents of the Hamilton, Ontario area.
Online discussion forum providing peer support on a variety of COVID-related topics including loneliness, anxiety, and lifestyle loss.
A “team of palliative care experts is ready to answer your questions about terminal illness, end-of-life care, loss and bereavement”
Offers free grief support groups by type of loss (parent, friend, child, pet, and more).
CBC provides free online counselling to elementary school children, middle school youth, high school teens, adults (English & Spanish), perinatal & infant loss support groups (English & Spanish)
“Imagine provides free peer grief support groups for children and teens coping with loss due to death or who are living with a family member with a life-altering illness.”
Directory of different online support groups by participant age and type of loss.
Online services include the mentor program, where you can be matched with a peer support volunteer to support you and the online peer support groups.
The Alcove provides online support groups by age for children, teens, and adults. They also have specific groups to support frontline workers.
“Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one.”
“The only online community designed to connect those who are grieving based on background and similar experiences for chats and opportunities to meet in person.”
Grief Anonymous runs various online support groups. “We are a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year support group.”
The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Services available in English, French, Cree, Inuktitut, and Ojibway.
Facebook peer support group for LGBTQ adults experiencing grief and loss.