We’re always here for you

At the Residence, we understand that our patients aren’t the only ones who need our care and attention. We offer bereavement support groups that are open to the community and supportive phone calls to all family members and friends of patients.

These essential services recognize that grief and mourning are a normal reaction to loss and require support too.

Getting help during tough times

We offer support following the loss of a loved one. Our bereavement groups are open to the community.

Compassionate support calls

Compassionate support calls are made several times during the year following a death at the Residence. Our highly trained bereavement call volunteers provide emotional support by listening and reassuring that we are there during the difficult mourning period.

Bereavement groups

It’s essential for people to feel they are not alone and be able to share with and be supported by others.

Our bereavement groups are offered several times a year at the Residence and are divided by age group and language (English or French). They may also be held online when required. All sessions are offered free of charge.

The group format allows participants to support each other and are led by a member of the Supportive Care team. The group size is limited to ten participants, and the groups run for eight weeks.

We also offer a day-long children’s group once a year and a young adult group for participants 18-30 years old.

Walking and growing with grief

Our social workers and art therapist also lead other bereavement activities such as:

Walking with grief is a walking group that allows participants to reflect while in motion in nature and share with others who have lived an experience of loss.

Growing with grief is a group that helps grieving individuals reconnect with nature and break social isolation through gardening projects.

The process of grief is highly individual.
Our diverse bereavement programs adapt to the needs of each person's unique journey.

Upcoming bereavement sessions

Young Adult Bereavement Retreat

📅 May 22–24, 2026

📍 Camp Kinkora, Sainte-Agathe

🌿 Connection • Reflection • Healing

A weekend of connection, reflection, and healing in nature, hosted by the Supportive Care Team of the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence. This unique retreat is designed for young adults (18–35 years) who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Come as you are—share your story, and take part in a weekend that nurtures body, heart, and spirit. You’ll be surrounded by people who understand. You are not alone.

What’s Included:
• Cabin accommodation • All meals provided • Guided hikes and outdoor activities • Group reflection and support sessions • Creative, musical, and mindfulness workshops

Key Information:
💲 $250 per person (includes accommodation, meals, and activities)
👥 Limited spaces available
🗓 Registration open now until May 1, 2026

Questions? Pauline Orr 📧 porr@tdpcr.ca 📞 514-693-1718, ext. 225