This course offers a tool for identifying caregivers who are going through bereavement and experiencing more difficulties than they would normally, as well as the resources they have to draw on for better support. Offered for free in French on the EduLib online platform.
Bereavement support for adults, children, teens and families. In French, in the territory of MRC Haute-Yamaska and MRC Brome-Missisquoi.
In person support groups every two weeks (must register in advance)
Palliative care, caregiving & grief training for professionals, volunteers & caregivers: 90$/person, 12h training
Contact: info@audiapason.org
For: those considering/pursuing Medical Aid in Dying (MAID), those supporting someone pursuing MAID, those grieving a MAID loss
Offers: 1:1 Peer support (intake form can be filled directly on the website), Drop-in sessions (1h on zoom, see schedule on the website), Facebook groups, 10-week grief support group (90min sessions, offered seasonally -see schedule on the website, currently separated between parent and spouse loss), Mouvement group sessions (2nd friday of the month), writing workshops (registrations currently closed), End of life consultants and Death doulas (email for contact), Private counselling for MAID-specific grief and bereavement support (see each provider for eligible provinces of residence, free 20-min consults, in-person sessions possible in Toronto, Waterloo and Calgary)
No cost but suggested donations for each activity (see on website), except for private counselling (after the first free 20min consult)
Educational series offered online to professionals and volunteers (suggested donation fees $250). Aims to improve knowledge and skills around MAID and cover the history and process to access, as well as psychosocial and grief related issues and ways to support people impacted by MAID. 2 part series (2x 5h). Also offers presentations, information webinars, and internship/placement opportunities
Palliative Manitoba offers many programs and services to meet the needs of those nearing end of life as well as those needing support in bereavement.
