For online grief information:
www.AboutGrief.ca
MyGrief.ca, Module 25: Grief After Trauma can be found here: mygrief.ca/mod/lesson/v...)
KidsGrief.ca
YouthGrief.ca
Canada-Wide Support/Resources:
Crisis Line - Call 1-800-784-2433 or dial 9-8-8 if you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including thoughts of suicide.
310 Mental Health Support
310-6789 (NO AREA CODE)
Your call is free, confidential, anonymous, and will be treated with care in helping you find the most appropriate support for your specific type of loss.
Our helpline is open Monday through Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
604-738-9950 or toll-free 1-877-779-2223
For those in BC who need support you can reach out to:
BC Bereavement Helpline - Volunteers are trained to provide compassionate listening, so if you need is to talk to someone, the Helpline volunteers are there to listen.
People far from yesterday’s events may be reminded of tragedy in their own lives and find that they are suffering with this news as well. The shocking tragedy that occurred in Tumbler Ridge, reminds us of our vulnerability and touches our shared humanity deeply.
It shows up in emotions, thoughts, activities, behaviour, relationships, and values. People may feel helpless and unsure of ‘how to help’. It's important to show up, be present, and express care for people experiencing grief, without trying to 'fix' it.
Grief is much more than sadness and can include fear, disbelief, guilt, and anger. When grief and traumatic events intersect, it can bring feelings like numbness, fear and persistent/intrusive thoughts. Some people may experience insomnia, loss of appetite, fatigue, or confusion.
Though the experience of loss and grief is universal, its expression is a unique reflection of the nature of the death and of the relationship between the bereaved person and the loss. In this instance, it will involve the whole community.
Their needs for emergency medical and mental health support will extend beyond local resources. We need to remember that grief that follows a tragedy like this is extensive and pervasive and will impact this community long after this tragedy has faded from the headlines.
Though not everyone will have lost someone in this tragedy, in a small community, everyone is impacted. Shock and grief will be widespread and touch all areas of daily life. Though compassion and support for the people of Tumbler Ridge is abundant.
When grief is precipitated by violence and loss on a large scale, as in Tumbler Ridge, it is intense and overwhelming. Naturally, people there will turn first to family and friends for comfort and reassurance.
The Canadian Grief Alliance (CGA) shares the shock and anguish of all Canadians at news of the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. We join with people across the country in holding the people of Tumbler Ridge in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
The Canadian Healing Quilt is a space to honour and remember. Gather virtually with families & friends to create a lasting memorial for a person who has died. No cost. www.healingquilt.ca #Grief
Wishing everyone the best of #2025! We look forward to a year filled with innovation, collaboration, and supporting those living with advanced illness, their biological and chosen families, and those who are grieving.
Grief can make it difficult to ask for what you need. Making specific offers of practical help are a great first step. Find more ideas for how to provide support @ AboutGrief.ca
From everyone at Virtual Hospice and Canadian Grief Alliance, we wish you comfort, care, and peace this #Kwanzaa. Visit our website for resources to support you during the #holiday season. buff.ly/3Drb9q6
From everyone at Virtual Hospice and Canadian Grief Alliance, we wish you comfort, care, and peace this #Christmas. Visit our website for resources to support you during the #holiday season. buff.ly/3BRZS1o
It can help to let the person who is grieving know you are OK with their grief, however they wish to express it. Find more ideas for how to help @ AboutGrief.ca
Sometimes just being there is the best thing you can do for someone. Find more ideas for how to support someone who is grieving @ AboutGrief.ca
This time of year can be difficult if you have experienced the death of someone important to you. It may be helpful to incorporate your person into holiday traditions and gatherings. #griefandtheholidays #grief #makegriefapriority
From everyone at Virtual Hospice and Canadian Grief Alliance, we wish you comfort, care, and peace this #Hanukkah. Visit our website for resources to support you during the #holiday season. buff.ly/3ZQETnR
Just being present and allowing the person who is grieving to feel whatever they need to, is one of the most helpful things you can do for someone who is grieving. Find more ideas for how to provide support @ AboutGrief.ca
It can be hard to know what to say or do when someone you know is grieving. Find more ideas for how to support someone @ AboutGrief.ca
The Canadian Healing Quilt is a space to honour and remember. Gather virtually with families & friends to create a lasting memorial for a person who has died. No cost. www.healingquilt.ca #Grief
Canadian Healing Quilt, rooted in #Indigenous traditions, is a virtual space to grieve, honour & remember someone you care about by creating a memorial quilt square. Each square is part of a virtual mosaic of quilt squares from across Canada. www.healingquilt.ca #grief
Canadian Healing Quilt, rooted in #Indigenous traditions, is a virtual space to grieve, honour & remember someone you care about by creating a memorial quilt square. Each square is part of a virtual mosaic of quilt squares from across Canada. www.healingquilt.ca #grief
Today we honour the children who never returned home and those who survived the Canadian residential school system. We acknowledge the grief of all impacted and affirm our commitment to reconciliation. #OrangeShirtDay
When someone dies the grief can be overwhelming. Creating a lasting memorial yourself, or with family can help. www.healingquilt.ca #grief #loss #communitysupport
The new HealingQuilt.ca complements other Canadian Grief resources - MyGrief.ca, KidsGrief.ca, YouthGrief.ca and provides people with a creative arts-based opportunity to respond to grief. #grief #loss #communitysupport
For #IndigenousPeoples in Canada, #grief is intergenerational and deeply tied to the losses and effects of colonization. Learn more buff.ly/hKCfmJt at AboutGrief, from the Canadian Grief Alliance.
#MakeGriefAPriority
