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Bereaved Families of Ontario – Toronto
Bereaved Families of Ontario – Toronto (BFO-Toronto) is a Canadian nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and groups experiencing grief following the death of a loved one. Established in 1978, BFO-Toronto operates primarily in the Toronto area and has served thousands through its peer support model, which includes one-to-one sessions and peer support groups[1][3].
Mission and Activities
BFO-Toronto's mission centers on providing a compassionate environment where those grieving can find understanding and assistance in their healing journey. The organization adopts a peer support approach, encouraging mutual aid and shared experiences to help reduce the isolation often felt after bereavement. Their services are inclusive, offering support regardless of when, how, or whom the individual has lost[1][3].
Programs
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Peer Support Groups: BFO-Toronto facilitates various peer support groups, including those tailored to specific communities such as the Spousal Loss Group, which provides a gay-positive space for processing grief[1].
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Individual Support: One-to-one support sessions are available for those seeking personalized assistance.
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Adolescent Grief Project: In partnership with Carleton University and researcher Chris Davis, BFO-Toronto presents a video series featuring teenagers sharing their grief experiences. This project aims to comfort, educate, and support youth coping with loss through candid storytelling[5].
Approach and Impact
The organization emphasizes the normalization of the grief process, believing that mutual support can help bereaved individuals reintegrate into everyday life. Facilitators receive ongoing professional volunteer supervision to ensure quality support[5].
Participants have praised BFO-Toronto for providing hope, healthy perspectives, and coping strategies, highlighting the value of connecting with others on similar grief journeys[1].
Accessibility
BFO-Toronto offers its services without fees, making support accessible to all who have experienced a family member's death. Prospective participants undergo an intake process to be placed in appropriate support groups or recommended for individual sessions. Services are provided primarily in English[5].
Organization Details
- Business Registration Number: 106785397RR0001
Bereaved Families of Ontario – Toronto continues to play a vital role in the community by fostering healing through empathy, shared experience, and peer support for those navigating the challenges of grief[1][3][5].
[1] https://bfotoronto.ca [2] https://bereavedfamilies.net [3] https://bfotoronto.ca/about-us/ [4] https://www.chpca.ca/listing/bereaved-families-of-ontario-toronto/ [5] https://csl.cancer.ca/en/Detail/c33eb318-81fe-e811-a98d-000d3a36f968
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Bereaved Families of Ontario- Toronto will be at the Good Mourning Festival at Evergreen Brick Works on Saturday November 1! The Good Mourning Festival is a free, two-day event with performances, art installations, hands-on workshops and multicultural traditions about death, grief and mourning. We are honoured to be back for the 3rd year in a row to table and offer support and information to our community. Hope to see you there! #evergreenbrickworks #bfotoronto #bfo #griefsupport #thingstodo #Toronto #griefresources #goodmourning #goodmourningfestival #peersupport (fb)
🌟 Bereaved Families of Ontario Chapters 🌟 Bereaved Families of Ontario (“BFO”) is a province-wide organization dedicated to bereavement support through peer support and mutual aid. ❤️ BFO has ten affiliate chapters located throughout Ontario, namely BFO Toronto, BFO Halton-Peel (Centre for Grief and Healing), BFO Kingston Region, BFO Ottawa Region, BFO South Central Region, BFO York Region, BFO Midwestern Region, BFO Durham Region, BFO South Eastern Region and BFO Southwest Region. BFO Toronto is the founding affiliate, first established in 1978. Scroll through to learn about the BFO affiliate chapters and find the one closest to you. ✨ #BFO #griefsupport #griefservices #griefandloss (fb)
Poslední komentáře
❤️ Grateful for the support and understanding that Bereaved Families of Ontario provides. It's comforting to know we're not alone on this journey of healing. 🌈🙏detail |
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The peer support model is such a vital resource for anyone navigating their grief. Thank you, BFOToronto, for creating a safe space to share and grow together! 💙🕊️detail |
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How can we better promote the importance of peer support groups for individuals navigating grief in the LGBTQ+ community?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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What resources or programs could be developed to support bereaved families in culturally diverse communities within Toronto?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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Inspiring hope and healing for those on their grief journey. What We Do Bereaved Families of Ontario Toronto is a local charitable organization who supports individuals families and groups experiencing grief from the death of a loved one. Since 1978 we have supported thousands of people through our peer support model by offering onetoone sessions and peer support groups. No matter when how or who you lost we provide an environment and resources to help you in your grief journey.
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