The Compassionate Friends of Canada

Volunteers offer peer support and grief education to families who are grieving the death of a child from any cause or age, from infant to adult. Non-denominational self-help groups are located across Canada with some chapters offering videoconferencing. Local chapters provide monthly sharing meetings, telephone friends, newsletters, and brochures, and most have a resource library with books, CDs, and videos for parents and professionals. Also holds an annual candle lighting memorial service and other events. Facebook groups include The Compassionate Friends of Canada for parents (https://www.facebook.com/groups/378720552329007), TCF Canada Sibling Support offering online support for bereaved siblings 16 years of age and older (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2032370880406771?group_view_referrer=profile_browser&_rdr) as well as for men (TCF Canada Men in Grief (https:www.facebook.com/groups/738738253158040/about). No membership fees. Refer to website for current listings. Nonprofit society, registered charity.