Child and Youth Grief and Bereavement Programs

As the sole organization in Central Okanagan providing compassionate care, comfort, and support to individuals of all ages facing the challenges of dying or grieving alone in the community, Central Okanagan Hospice Association plays a vital role. The increase in unexpected deaths related to mental health and overdose crises in our country has led to more complex cases of grief, particularly among children and youth. COHA’s project aims to expand its current programming. This expansion will offer a greater number of local children and youth access to timely and relevant grief and bereavement support. Included in this initiative are one-to-one professional grief counselling and expressive Art Activity nights tailored specifically for the unique needs of youth.