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You are not alone.
Kapuskasing and Area Community Grief Support
Our community is experiencing a time of grief and sadness. Grief touches people of all ages and in many different ways. Please know that support is available. This page brings together many of the options available to you, including information sharing, in-person sessions, counselling, and online resources, to help you find the support you need, when you need it.
Getting Help Now
If you need to talk to someone right away, help is available 24/7. Whether you are in crisis, supporting someone else, or simply need someone to listen, the services below can connect you to immediate support
Crisis Hotlines
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Available 24/7 in English and French for anyone in Canada of any age experiencing thoughts of suicide or a mental health crisis
Phone: Call or text 988
Website: 988.ca
Kids Help Phone
24/7 support for children teens, and young adults up to age 29. Offers phone, text, and online chat.
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
Website: kidshelpphone.ca
Talk Suicide Canada
For anyone of any age who is thinking about suicide or worried about someone else.
Phone: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7)
Text: 45645 (4pm to 12 am)
If you are in crisis and need immediate emotional support, call or text 988.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.
Local Supports
REFLEXION - Wellness Services
Provides individual and family counselling, wellness programs, and mental health support. REFLEXION - Wellness Services offers confidential support in both French and English to help people navigate challenges related to grief, stress, and personal wellbeing.
Phone: 1-888-871-8349
Website: reflexion.ca/en
NEOFACS - North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services
Local Child & Youth Mental Health Services agency, offering a range of services for children and youth (ages 0-17) and their families, including:
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Counselling and Therapy Services
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Crisis Support Services, available 24/7
Phone: 705-360-7100 or 1-866-229-5437 (24/7)
Website: neofacs.org/cymh
Kapuskasing and Area Family Health Team
The Kapuskasing Family Health Team provides primary care and access to support services for patients in the region. They can assist with health concerns, offer guidance, and provide referrals to additional resources when needed.
Phone Numbers:
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Dr. Meilleur, Dr. Martin and Dr. J. Boucher: 705-337-4079
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Dr. Cheung: 705-347-5595
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Dr. Audet, Dr. Boulianne, Dr. Sylvestre and Dr. Plamondon: 705-337-4082
Website: kapfht.ca
Centre de santé communautaire de Kapuskasing et région
Offering a wide range of primary care, mental health, and wellness services. The Centre also provides programs for individuals and families, including support groups, counselling, health promotion, and prevention initiatives.
Phone: 705-337-1201
Website: csckap.on.ca/english
The Centre Labelle
Provides counsellling services to members of its Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Phone: 705-335-5588
Email: centrelabellecentre@uhearst.ca
Website: https://www.centrelabellecentre.ca/
Positive Healing by Kassie Leonard
Private Virtual and Mobile Counselling and Support Services
Phone: 705-347-4036
Website: positivehealing.clientsecure.me
Andréanne Charbonneau, Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Creating Connection: Couple and Family Therapy
Creating Connection is a team of passionate and experienced therapists, counsellors, and social workers who support children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families. Andréanne Charbonneau focuses on grief therapy and provides virtual support.
Phone: 705-221-7567
Email: andreanne@creatingconnectioncft.com
Booking online: creatingconnectioncft.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/25
Website: creatingconnectioncft.com
Other Supports
ConnexOntario
Free, confidential, 24/7 phone, text, and chat service providing information and referral for mental health supports.
Phone: 1-866-531-2600
Website: connexontario.ca
Good2Talk
Confidential 24/7 support for post-secondary students in Ontario
Phone: 1-866-925-5454
Text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868
Website: good2talk.ca
Hope for Wellness Help Line (for Indigenous peoples)
Immediate counselling and crisis intervention for Indigenous peoples of all ages, available 24/7 by phone or online chat.
Phone: 1-855-242-3310
Website: hopeforwellness.ca
One Stop Talk
Free virtual counselling for children and youth up to age 17 in Ontario. Provides quick access to a clinician and connections to ongoing local services.
Website: onestoptalk.ca
Resources About Grief
Grief looks different for everyone, and sometimes support means learning, reflecting, or finding guidance at your own pace. These resources offer information, tools, and connections for people of different ages and situations.
Parents and Caregivers
AboutGrief.ca
A Canadian hub with articles, guides, and programs to support people of all ages living with grief.
Website: aboutgrief.ca
MyGrief.ca
Self-guided online modules to help adults understand and cope with grief. Available in English and French.
Website: mygrief.ca
Healing Hearts Canada
Peer-led support groups across Canada for families who have lost loved ones related to substance use.
Website: healingheartscanada.org
Bereaved Families of Ontario
Peer and group programs for children, teens, and adults coping with grief and loss.
Website: bereavedfamilies.ca
KidsGrief.ca
Free resources, modules, and videos to help parents, guardians, and educators support grieving children and teens.
Website: kidsgrief.ca
Children and Youth Grief Network
A collection of downloadable grief education toolkits, tip sheets, videos, e-learning modules, and handbooks—available in both English and French—for caregivers, educators, and professionals.
Website: childrenandyouthgriefnetwork.com
The Compassionate Friends Canada
A peer-support organization for bereaved families navigating the loss of a child, offering in-person chapter meetings (including virtual options), resources, and compassionate connection—regardless of the child’s age or cause of death.
Website: tcfcanada.net
Distress Centres of Ontario – Grief and Loss
Information and links to grief and loss supports available across Ontario, including peer support programs and crisis lines.
Website: www.dcontario.org/grief-and-loss/
Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario (CMHA Ontario)
Mental health and wellness resources, including grief, coping strategies, and connections to local CMHA branches.
Website: ontario.cmha.ca
Children and Youth
Deuil-Jeunesse
Practical guides and tools (in French) to help parents, caregivers, and professionals support children and teens through grief. (French only)
Website: https://deuil-jeunesse.com/boite-a-outils/
YouthGrief.ca
National online resource for young people grieving the death of someone important, with personal stories, coping tools, and support options
Website: https://youthgrief.ca/
Printable Guides and Documents
Click on a document title below to open or download the resource. These guides are provided by local and regional partners to support individuals and families experiencing grief.
Living Through Grief
Source: The Centre Labelle
Description: A bilingual (English/French) one-page resource that explains the grieving process, common emotional reactions, and practical strategies for coping with loss. It also highlights when to seek professional help and includes contact information for the Labelle Centre’s Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Talking About Death with Children
Source: The Centre Labelle
Description: Practical tips to help parents and caregivers talk about death with children and support them through grief.
Grieving - accompanying a loved one in mourning
Source: The Centre Labelle
Description: A guide to supporting a loved one through grief, offering practical ways to listen, be present, and provide comfort during a difficult time.
A Guide for the Grieving Person's Loved Ones
Source: Deuil-Jeunesse
Description: This guide is for those who want to better understand how to support a grieving loved one. It encourages reflection on your role and offers practical ways to provide care, comfort, and presence during their grieving process.
NEOFACS Crisis Support Suicide Tip Sheet
Source: NEOFACS
Description: A bilingual tip sheet from NEOFACS with steps to stay safe during a suicidal crisis. Includes crisis lines, local supports, and strategies to reach out for help.
Pathway to Care for Child and Youth Mental Health Services
Source: NEOFACS
Description: An overview of mental health services available through NEOFACS for children, youth, and families. Includes steps to access care, crisis supports, and referral information.
Taking Care of Yourself and Others
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Grief may feel overwhelming - sadness, anger, shock, or numbness are all normal
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Talk with friends, family, or someone you trust - don't go through this alone
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Support teens by listening without judgement and keeping routines where possible
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Take breaks from social media if it becomes too heavy
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Caregivers: supporting others is hard - remember to care for yourself, too
Take a moment to watch this video which offers guidelines to better understand what you may be feeling and to remind yourself
that it is possible to get through this ordeal, at your own pace.
Community Updates
Information about upcoming vigils, memorials, and grief support sessions will be shared here as details are confirmed.
Memorial Site in Moonbeam
Location: Moonbeam Information Kiosk (Flying Saucer), located at 2 Highway 581
The Township of Moonbeam has created a designated memorial where community members can gather, reflect, and pay their respects.
View details here
Grief Support Group
Partnership between Sensenbrenner Hospital and Centre de santé communautaire de Kapuskasing et région
Start Date: September 18, 2025
Free support groups offered in both English and French.
English sessions: Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
French sessions: Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Who is it for: Adults who are experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one, divorce, or other significant life changes.
Location: Centre de santé communautaire de Kapuskasing et région
Facilitated by: Chantal Bélanger-Lacroix and Chantal Boissonneault
Information: 705-337-6111 ext.2404 or 705-337-1201
Share a Resource or Event
We want this page to stay up to date and reflect the needs of our community. If you know of a resource that could be helpful, or if there is an upcoming memorial gathering or support event to share, please let us know.
About this Resource
This directory was created in collaboration with local health care providers, mental health professionals, and community organizations. The goal is to bring together supports and services available to individuals and families in our region who are experiencing grief and loss.