Grief Support
Local services & programs
Hospice PEI
Hospice PEI is a volunteer-driven organization assisting people in PEI by
preparing, supporting, and caring for those affected by a life-limiting illness
before and after death.
hpca@hospicepei.ca
Ph: 902-368-4498
93 Murchison Lane, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 0G3
International Children’s Memorial Place
The mission of the International Children’s Memorial Place is to provide a
place that is environmentally conducive to the promotion and improvement of
both mental and physical health through nature, communication, and education.
Mailing address: PO Box 159, Summerside, PE C1N 4Y8
Location: 2115 Scales Pond, South Freetown, PEI
Children and Loss
Dougy Center – The National Centre for
Grieving Children & Families
The Dougy Center provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young
adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences.
Helping Kids Grieve
Grieving
as a Family: Finding Comfort Together
Our friends at Sesame Street have prepared a number of short video clips and
activities to help families discuss death and remember that special loved one.
Death of a Child
The Compassionate Friends
The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope
to those going through the natural grieving process.
The Compassionate Friends of Canada
The Compassionate Friends – USA
Open to Hope – Finding hope after
loss
Listen to Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horlsey on their “The Open to Hope
Show”.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Network
PAIL Network is a registered Canadian charity committed to making a positive
difference to those affected by pregnancy and infant loss.
StorkNet
Whether you’ve lost a baby or you know someone who has, we hope you’ll find
support and hope.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance
Day – Remembering our Babies
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is a day of remembrance for pregnancy
loss and infant death, which includes but is not limited to miscarriage,
stillbirth, SIDS, or the death of a newborn. It is observed annually in the
United States and Canada on October 15.
Information on Specific Losses
Loss of a Spouse in Early
Life
This website includes tips, resources, and suggestions for all young widows and
widowers to help deal with grief and loss.
Loss of an Adult Sibling
This site is dedicated to the formation of a support community for those
who have suffered the devastating loss of an adult sibling.
Suicide
PEI Division – Canadian Mental Health Association