Lighthouse for Grieving Children, Youth and Families
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CDR0131
Last Modified:
26 Jul 2023
Last Full Update:
26 Jul 2023
Record Details
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lighthouseprogramforgrievingchildren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighthousegrief/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Flighthousegrief Website: www.grievingchildrenlighthouse.org/index.php YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lighthouseprogram |
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Description & Services
| Description | Our program offers facilitated peer support groups for children and youth (3-18 years) who are grieving a life altering death, normally of a parent or sibling. In-person and online options. Young Adult group (18- 24 years) online. Support group available for parent/guardian. Child grief telephone consultations. Resource library of books. Community education. |
| Hours | *Office Hours; Mon-Fri 9:30am - 4pm *Groups take place in the evenings *Groups meet every other week |
| Dates | *Group Programs run from Sept-June *Office open year round |
| Areas Served | Burlington ; Georgetown ; Halton Region ; Hamilton ; Milton ; Mississauga ; Oakville ; Peel Region ; and surrounding areas |
| Eligibility | Ages: 3 year(s) - 24 year(s) |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English |
| Meetings | Bi-weekly Sept-June |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Site Location | Oakville, Ontario; Online |
| Intersection | Bronte and Rebecca |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 905-337-2333 |
| After Hours Phone | Answering Machine |
| info@grievingchildrenlighthouse.org | |
| Website | www.lighthousegriefsupport.org |
| Primary Contact | Caralee McGowan, Office Manager; Phone: ext 221; Email: info@lighthousegriefsupport.org |
| Alternate Contact | Caralee McGowan; Email: cmcgowan@grievingchildrenlighthouse.org |
| Primary Executive | Anne Smith, Executive Director; Phone: 905-337-2333 ext 229; Email: asmith@lighthousegriefsupport.org |
Other Details
| Established | 1999 |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way - Oakville ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Bereavement ; Children |