Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children
Record #: OAK3505 | Last Full Update: 16 Jan 2019 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | Leave message if after hours 905-337-2333 |
info@grievingchildrenlighthouse.org | |
Website | www.grievingchildrenlighthouse.org |
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Primary Contact | Caralee McGowan, Office Manager; Email: cmcgowan@grievingchildrenlighthouse.org |
Alternate Contact | Deirdre Thomas, Executive Director; Email: dthomas@grievingchildrenlighthouse.org |
Volunteer Coordinator | Candace Ray, Director of Services and Operations; Email: cray@grievingchildrenlighthouse.org |
Agency Information | |
Description (Agency) | A registered charity that offers a community of open-ended, continuous peer support groups for children and teens and their parents/caregivers who have experienced a death in their immediate family. |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Established | 1999 |
Funding | Fundraising - special events ; Donations ; United Way - Halton & Hamilton |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Support groups: * children ages 3-12 * teens * parent-caregiver groups * groups meet twice monthly - call for details Other services: Grief Training Educational presentations and consultations to schools, educational organizations, employers, community agencies, faith communities and other groups on topics that include: * understanding the grieving process * understanding children's and teen grief * talking to children about death and dying * supporting employees who are grieving * supporting grieving students at school |
Hours | Weekdays, late afternoon, early evening |
Dates | The Lighthouse is open and staffed year round except on statutory holidays; Groups run from Sep to Jun but are closed on school holidays |
Areas Served | Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; York Region |
Eligibility | Ages: 3 year(s) and up For support groups |
Application | Call for information |
Languages | English |
Fees | None ; Donations welcome |
Site Information | |
Site Location | Bronte |
Located In Community | Oakville |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Bronte Rd and Rebecca St |
Mailing Address | c/o The Lighthouse For Grieving Children |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification | |
Service Categories | Bereavement Support Groups ~ Children ; Bereavement Support Groups ~ Parents ; Bereavement Support Groups ~ Youth ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Death and Dying Issues |