The Coping Centre

The Coping Centre Coping Bereavement Support Groups of Ontario was established in 1990 and is devoted to companioning bereaved people in their individual journeys of grief.

For the past 20 years we have been providing grief support for those who have lost a loved one. The headquarters of Coping is in Cambridge and there are 8 branches across Canada. Through a variety of programs, people and children learn to express and work through their loss in a safe environment, gaining tools to help them cope and eventually be able to reinvest in life again. Many of the families

that come to COPING are already suffering emotional and financial stresses. The relief is sometimes palpable when they are told that our programs are offered as a free service. Often, there are consequences when bereaved people are not supported adequately, e.g., relationship problems, unresolved anger, depression, etc. That is why so many medical professionals, clergy, teachers and other support workers are glad we are in the community. It has been said that if we mourn well, we can live well and love well again, but many people need support as they work through the difficulties of their grief. This community service is provided at no cost to the participants. We offer support groups for children, teens and adults. The charity is financed through a variety of fundraising efforts, including our Corvette raffle! The proceeds will help us increase our capacity while maintaining the quality of help we offer to hurting people.

05/25/2026

Today at the Galt Golf Tournament, Paul McMenemy is making a difference behalf of the Rotary Club helping to support our veterans and the important work being done through The Coping Centre⛳

Come down to the Galt Country Club to show your support for our vets, and while you’re here, grab your tickets for the 2026 COPING Corvette raffle — “The Car That Cares”! Every ticket helps support grief programs and services offered at no cost to participants through COPING.

Get your tickets today at copingcorvette.ca 🚗💙

Thank you to Rotary Cambridge Preston Hespeler and everyone helping make a difference in our community.

🏁 The wait is over!! Tickets for The Coping Centre’s “The Car That Cares” Corvette Raffle and 50/50 are officially OPEN ...
05/25/2026

🏁 The wait is over!! Tickets for The Coping Centre’s “The Car That Cares” Corvette Raffle and 50/50 are officially OPEN FOR SALE — and we are telling YOU first!! 💚💜

This year’s stunning Corvette, worth over $116,000, comes in Roswell Green and features bold custom decals, bronze rims, eye-catching styling, and the legendary performance the Corvette Stingray is known for! 🏎️✨

THE EARLIER YOU PURCHASE, THE MORE CHANCES YOU HAVE TO WIN! With 4 amazing Early Bird Draws, there are even more opportunities to take home a prize. And don’t forget the 50/50! Last year’s lucky winner took home more than $67,000! 💰

Every ticket purchased supports the free programs provided by The Coping Centre. With your help, we can continue bringing hope to grieving families across Ontario. ❤️

When you win, we all win!

👉 Tickets start at only $20! Get yours today at:
copingcorvette.ca

We can easily lose hours scrolling social media, binge-watching TV, or filling our days with things we barely remember a...
05/22/2026

We can easily lose hours scrolling social media, binge-watching TV, or filling our days with things we barely remember afterward.

But let's not label grief and mourning that way.

Remembering, reflecting and honouring our loss can be one of the most meaningful ways to spend our time. When we lose someone we love, we are met with one of life’s most significant moments, and it naturally calls for more of us — so why would we not give it that time?

Don’t feel guilty about stepping away from social expectations to mourn your loved ones. There is no need to fill every moment with distraction or noise. Sit with your loss, and give your feelings the attention they deserve.

Because time is never wasted when it is spent grieving.

05/15/2026

The wait is almost over…

Something exciting is coming.

Stay tuned — you won’t want to miss this.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas to The Coping Centre!Dr. Spencer-Thomas is an internationally recog...
05/13/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas to The Coping Centre!

Dr. Spencer-Thomas is an internationally recognized leader in understanding grief and loss, and we are grateful to have her with us this week, speaking to the public, sharing her insight and experience with our community, as well as offering a dedicated learning opportunity for clinicians and helping professionals.

We look forward to the wisdom and perspective she brings to both of these events!

Tomorrow evening is approaching, and there are still a limited number of tickets available for our special event with Dr...
05/12/2026

Tomorrow evening is approaching, and there are still a limited number of tickets available for our special event with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas.

The Coping Centre is honoured to welcome Dr. Sally for a deeply important public talk focused on traumatic grief, including navigating grief, complicated grief, and the lasting impact of traumatic loss.

This evening is designed for anyone seeking to better understand what happens when grief is complicated by trauma—how it shows up, how it is carried, and how we can respond with greater compassion and awareness. Dr. Sally brings both clinical expertise and lived advocacy experience, helping to illuminate a path through some of the most difficult conversations around loss.

Dr. Spencer-Thomas is a respected Clinical Psychologist and mental health advocate who has held leadership roles across multiple mental health foundations and has shared her work internationally, including at TEDx events.

You can view one of her talks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE428HoKoLk

If you are impacted by su***de loss, support those who are, or work in the field of mental health, this evening offers meaningful insight and connection.

Tickets for tomorrow are still available, but limited.

Register here: events.copingcentre.com

Mother’s Day can hold many different meanings.Whether today is a day of celebration, longing, sadness or pain for you, y...
05/10/2026

Mother’s Day can hold many different meanings.

Whether today is a day of celebration, longing, sadness or pain for you, your experience is valid.

At The Coping Centre, we recognize that days like today can carry both joy and pain, sometimes at the same time. We encourage everyone to give themselves permission to move through the day in whatever way feels right, and to approach both themselves and others with care and understanding.

Thinking of all who are celebrating, remembering, missing, and navigating today in their own way. 💙

Thank you to everyone who came out to volunteer their time and energy at The Coping Centre’s Spring Clean-Up!Your willin...
05/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to volunteer their time and energy at The Coping Centre’s Spring Clean-Up!

Your willingness to lend a hand and help care for our space is deeply appreciated. Because of your hard work and community spirit, our grounds are refreshed, welcoming, and ready for the season ahead.

We are so grateful for the support of those who continue to show up and make a difference in both big and small ways.

Thank you for helping us create a warm and welcoming environment for all who visit The Coping Centre. ❤🌹❤

You can’t go back to what once was. What has changed cannot be undone, and the life that existed before loss is no longe...
05/06/2026

You can’t go back to what once was. What has changed cannot be undone, and the life that existed before loss is no longer the one you are living in today.

But in time, something new will begin to take shape. Not by replacing what came before, but by gently making space for what comes next. It’s a process of learning how to move forward in a world that feels different, and slowly discovering what life can look like now, one step at a time.

“There’s no use going back to yesterday, I was a different person then.” — Lewis Carroll

Looking ahead becomes its own kind of quiet strength. Not by forgetting what was, but by turning to hope and an openness to what is still possible even in the midst of change. 💙

We’re reaching out with a heartfelt call for support. 💙The Coping Centre is currently gathering gift cards and gift bags...
05/01/2026

We’re reaching out with a heartfelt call for support. 💙

The Coping Centre is currently gathering gift cards and gift bags for our upcoming fundraiser auctions in June.

These fundraisers are so important in helping us continue to provide free grief support to individuals and families who are navigating loss.

If you feel inspired to take part, please consider donating a gift card for your favourite store or restaurant or putting together a gift basket of items you would like to share with others. These personal touches go a long way in making our auction packages feel special, thoughtful, and full of heart.

If you’d like to contribute, there are a couple of easy ways to get involved:
🎁 Drop off gift bags or gift cards at the Coping Centre
📧 Or email coping@copingcentre.com
to arrange a pick-up

Coping is happy to provide tax receipts for items valued over $50.

We thank you for being a part of our Coping family and helping us support those in need. Please know that your support makes a real difference and your kindness helps ensure no one has to walk through grief alone. 💙

“Grieving is like having broken ribs. On the outside you look fine, but with every breath it hurts.”Grief can be an invi...
04/28/2026

“Grieving is like having broken ribs. On the outside you look fine, but with every breath it hurts.”

Grief can be an invisible pain. Many people carry grief deeply, behind a composed exterior, showing up, getting through the day, and doing their best while quietly hurting.

If this resonates with you, please know you’re not alone. And if someone in your life seems “okay,” it’s worth remembering that what we see on the surface rarely tells the whole story.

Let’s make space for compassion, patience, and understanding. For ourselves and for each other. 💙

Address

1740 Blair Road
Cambridge, ON
N3H4R8

Telephone

+15196500852

Website

https://www.copingcentre.com/

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