Our Youth Bereavement Support Program offers compassionate, age-appropriate care for young people ages 13–25 who are coping with the loss of someone important to them. We also offer anticipatory grief services, debrief sessions, and short-term crisis-stabilization individual counselling. Our services are free, confidential, convenient, and inclusive, welcoming individuals from all cultural, religious, and racial backgrounds. All programs are conducted by trained trauma-informed grief and bereavement social workers.

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Grief and Bereavement Services

•    Individual counselling: The program offers individual counselling in a safe and welcoming space, allowing young people to explore their emotions, build coping skills, and navigate the unique challenges of grief.
•    Bereavement groups: Peer support groups are available, giving young people the chance to connect with others who have experienced similar losses, share their stories, and build a sense of understanding and community.
 

Crisis Stabilization Services

•   2-3 hour debrief sessions: Our Team will lead a 2-3 hour debrief session to help participants reflect, process emotions and access support.
•   Trauma-informed Crisis Support: Trauma-informed Crisis Support is available in response to events, including the sudden death of a student, teacher or community member, acts of discrimination/antisemitism, acts of violence or terror, a major incident or accident, and local or global events that have an emotional impact on a community or group.

 

Together, these services promote healing, resilience, and emotional well-being during an especially difficult time for young people.

 

We’re here if you need us – get in touch!
To learn more or register, please contact us at 416-638-7800 ext. 6234 or info@jfandcs.com with the subject line “Youth Bereavement Support” and share your name and contact information. Also, let us know if you are reaching out on behalf of a teen or young adult. We will be in touch with you soon!