Grief & loss

Support for mourning a death, a relationship, or another major loss.

What it is

Grief follows loss of any kind — death, the end of a relationship, a diagnosis, a job. There's no fixed timeline or correct way to grieve, and it doesn't move in a straight line.

Good to know

Grief that feels stuck — not lessening at all over a long period, or coming with thoughts that feel unsafe — is different from grief that's simply heavy and slow, and is worth naming directly to a professional rather than waiting it out.

What helps

Talking with people who understand — a counsellor, a peer support group, or people who've experienced something similar — tends to help more than trying to process loss alone.

When to seek help

If grief is interfering with basic functioning months in, or comes with thoughts of not wanting to be here, talk to a counsellor — or call a crisis line if it feels urgent.

Before you call

What to expect at your first counselling sessionNervous about a first session? It's mostly just talking, at your pace. Here's what usually happens — and what won't.

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