Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children (The)

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Record #: OAK3505

Last Modified: 21 Apr 2010

Last Full Update: 02 Feb 2010

Our Kids Network Information

Our Kids Headings

Child / Youth Emotional / Behavioural Supports

Contact Information

Address

82 Wilson St
Oakville, ON L6K 3G5

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Located In Community

Oakville (Old Oakville)

Site Location

1 Block East of Kerr Street, South of Lakeshore

Wheelchair Accessibility

Not Accessible

Office Phone

905-337-2333 (can leave a message after hours)

Fax

905-337-1684

Organization Email

lighthouseprogram@bellnet.ca

Website

www.grievingchildrenlighthouse.org

Primary Contact

Flavia Ceschin, PhD, Program Director

Alternate Contact

Judy Petrusich, Administrative Assistant

Description & Services

Former Name

Lighthouse Program ; Seasons Centre for Grieving Children

Areas Served

Halton Region

Description

Offers peer support, hope and encouragement to grieving children, teenagers and their primary caregivers.
* modelled after the Dougy Center in Portland, Oregon and the Seasons Centre in Barrie, Ontario.
* founded on the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to grieve in a supportive and understanding environment.
* families can receive the support they need while grieving the death of a loved one.

The program consists of ongoing groups that focus on the child's/teen's experience of grief and loss, and on how family members can adjust to change and support the child's/teen's healing.
* Extensively trained, committed volunteers facilitate groups, help families feel at home.

Dates

Sep-Jun; closed school holidays.

Meeting Details

Groups meet twice monthly. Call for details.

Eligibility

Ages: 3 year(s) - 18 year(s)

Fees

Pledges where able, free of charge to those who cannot afford to pledge.

Languages

English

Subjects

Bereavement ; Children ; Support groups ; Youth