Perinatal Bereavement Services Ontario

Brampton Meetings
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Record #: CDR0195 Last Modified: 21 Jun 2012 Last Full Update: 07 May 2012
Description & Services
Alternate NamePBSO
DescriptionPBSO is a self-help organization committed to supporting parents and their families who have experienced the death of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, medical termination, stillbirth or neonatal death. PBSO is a charitable organization, offering tax receipts for donations. 
 
PBSO offers the following services:  
Self-help groups and one-to-one telephone support for bereaved parents facilitated by trained bereaved parents 
Self-help groups for parents experiencing subsequent pregnancy after a loss 
Educational programs for health care professionals on perinatal loss 
Memorials and fundraising events held throughout the year 
Website at www.pbso.ca, where parents can light a candle in memory of their baby 
 
Self-help support groups take place in several locations throughout Ontario, including Brampton, Toronto (three locations), Durham/Scarborough, Markham, Woodstock/London, Peterborough, Barrie and Sault Ste Marie. Groups generally run in the evenings welcoming both mothers and fathers, alone or as a couple; there is no charge for this service. Parents can join the groups at any time by calling the PBSO office to register.
Areas ServedBrampton ; Greater Toronto Area ; Peel Region
EligibilityBereaved parents
ApplicationSelf referral; Preregistration required for all groups
FeesProgram - Prenatal classes ; None - For support groups
LanguagesEnglish
MeetingsBrampton meetings are currently held at Emmanuel United Church, 420 Balmoral Dr, Brampton; for more information or to register 1-888-301-7276
Contact Information
AccessibilityFully Accessible - most group locations ; Not Accessible - Head office
Mailing AddressPO Box 177 
Pickering, ON L1V 2R4
Office PhoneHead Office 905-472-1807
Fax905-472-4054
After Hours Phone905-472-1807 Voice mail
Toll Free Phone1-888-301-7276
E-Mailpbso@pbso.ca
Websitewww.pbso.ca
Primary ContactEmail: pbso@pbso.ca
Volunteer CoordinatorNancy Richardson, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: nancy.richardson@pbso.ca
Other Details
Print MaterialVarious pamphlets and booklets on perinatal loss; PBSO merchandise and gift items also available
Established1992
FundingDonations - Corporate, government and individual donations
Service Level(50) Non Profit
Subjects
SubjectsBereavement ; Parenting support ; Pregnancy complications ; Prenatal care ; Self help groups ; Support groups