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BCBH OFFICES CLOSED DURING EASTER HOLIDAY
The BCBH offices and the Helpline will be closed Friday, April 19 and Monday, April 22 in accordance to the BC Easter holiday. We wish our dedicated volunteers and staff of BCBH, our partners and callers a time of reflection and connection during this time off.
Dealing with Grief and Loss, Seeking Help and Support
BC Bereavement Helpline program manager Jessica Lowe spoke with People First Radio about the services offered by BCBH, as well as specific aspects of grief and grieving in cases of death related to substance use. Listen here.
Loss is a difficult experience, particularly during the cheery holiday season
On Sunday December 9th, Global News hosted our Programme Manager to discuss advice for dealing with holiday grief.
The holidays can be a difficult time for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. One idea is to create a ritual to honour your person; create a special place in your home that contains a photo or mementos of your loved one. Or, decorate a box and inside place keepsakes that create pleasant memories.
Sometimes we don't know what exactly to say to a friend or loved one experiencing a loss.
Here's a guide with comments which grievers find helpful following a loss.
For 30 years, BCBH has operated the Helpline, our telephone or email-based grief support system open 9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday
The BCBH specializes in helping those who have experienced traumatic loss (through homicide or suicide) offering facilitated homicide and suicide grief support groups, sudden death trainings for victim services professionals and special events
The BCBH is committed to increasing public understanding of bereavement as a normal life process through education, advocacy, networking, and dissemination of information