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Supporting individuals and families through their grief journey. www.bfoser.ca All programs and services are offered free of charge.

Bereaved Families Ontario South Eastern Region offers peer support, grief programs, and community connections so no one has to grieve alone. Bereaved Families of Ontario was founded by four bereaved mothers in Toronto in the year 1978. Initially nurtured by the Sick Children’s Hospital of Toronto, its particular focus is to provide support for families who have lost a child to death. The agency now has affiliates in seventeen and satellites in three municipalities across the province. Bereaved Families of Ontario - South Eastern Region is an affiliate of Bereaved Families of Ontario and has been in operation since November 1985. It has become the major local source for bereavement support, resources and information in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and remains the only self-help agency that addresses and offers support free of charge to this community. Tailored to individual community needs, Bereaved Families of Ontario - South Eastern Region has extended bereavement support beyond the loss of a child, spouse/partner, parents, siblings, survivors of suicide and recently, bereavement services for children/youth. Bereaved Families of Ontario - South Eastern Region is a registered charitable organization whose programs are facilitated by individuals who have participated in a training program assigned and monitored by the Bereaved Families of Ontario Quality Assurance Program.

03/26/2026

02/24/2026

Bereaved Families of Ontario - South Eastern Region is hosting their annual Grief Camp for children and teens (6-17) who have experienced the death of someone close. It’s a high-energy, fun-filled camp combined with grief support and education. Camp is scheduled for May 30th and 31st from 9am to 5pm at l’École élémentaire l’Ange-Gardien in North Lancaster. Camp is bilingual, has no religious affiliation and free to all participants. Transportation will also be available from Cornwall.

Les Familles endeuillées de l’Ontario organise son camp de deuil annuel pour les enfants et les adolescents (6 à 17 ans) qui ont vécu la mort d'une personne proche. Ce camp est gratuit et offre des ressources pédagogiques sur le deuil. Il se déroulera les 30 et 31 mai, de 9 h à 17 h, à l’École élémentaire l’Ange-Gardien, à North Lancaster. Le camp est bilingue, et aura un service de transport offert

02/09/2026

Thank you Kinsmen Club Of Cornwall for your generous support

01/01/2026

Grief Support Group - Drop In

Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, January 8th and 22nd 2026

Location:
Starbright Center, 343 Pitt Street, Cornwall

Time:
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

The holiday season can make grief feel especially heavy.

Moments that once brought joy can now feel filled with reminders of who is missing. You do not have to carry that weight alone.

Follow our page for gentle reminders, community updates, and ways to find comfort and connection through the holidays.

Join Us for Our Drop-In Open & Share Group
We hold grief support meetings on the first and third Thursday of the month at 343 Pitt Street (Starbright Center) from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

These peer-led groups are guided by our Volunteer Grief Support Facilitators, who have each experienced loss themselves. Feel free to drop in and check out a meeting. You will be welcomed with open arms.

You are not alone. Connect with others who understand.

11/18/2025

Bereaved Families of Ontario South Eastern Region invites you to our Annual Memory Tree Fundraiser. This meaningful event offers a place to honour loved ones while helping us expand grief support programming for 2026 and strengthen BFO SER Children’s Grief initiatives. 🎄✨

Event Information

📍 Location
Benson Center
800 Seventh St W, Cornwall, ON K6J 0A3

📅 Dates
December 5 to December 21
Weekends only

⏰ Hours
Friday 6pm to 9pm
Saturday 8am to 6pm
Sunday 8am to 6pm

🎄 Memory Bulbs
Five dollars per Memory Bulb to place on the Memory Tree at the Benson Center.

All donations are welcome and appreciated.

🧾 Tax receipts are available for donations over twenty dollars.

Thank you for standing with us and helping ensure that no grieving person walks alone.

11/11/2025

Today we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who served and those who continue to serve our country.

On this day of remembrance, we also hold in our hearts the families who have experienced loss through service. Their grief is woven into the legacy of our nation’s freedom, and their strength reminds us of the enduring power of love and memory.

As we reflect, may we carry forward the stories, the faces, and the sacrifices of all who gave so much.
Lest we forget.

Bereaved Families of Ontario - South Eastern Region

10/30/2025

The holiday season can make grief feel especially heavy.

Moments that once brought joy can now feel filled with reminders of who is missing. You do not have to carry that weight alone.

Follow our page for gentle reminders, community updates, and ways to find comfort and connection through the holidays.

Join Us for Our Drop-In Open & Share Group
We hold grief support meetings on the first and third Thursday of the month at 343 Pitt Street (Starbright Center) from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

These peer-led groups are guided by our Volunteer Grief Support Facilitators, who have each experienced loss themselves. Feel free to drop in and check out a meeting. You will be welcomed with open arms.

Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, November 6 and 20, 2025

Location:
Starbright Center, 343 Pitt Street, Cornwall

Time:
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

You are not alone. Connect with others who understand.

10/22/2025

Join Us for Our Drop-In Open & Share Group

Our support group provides a safe and compassionate space for those grieving the loss of a loved one.

Dates:
Thursday, November 6th and 20th, 2025

Location:
Starbright Center, 343 Pitt Street, Cornwall

Time:
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

No cost to attend, but registration is encouraged.

Register online:
BFOSER.CA/Support-And-Share

You're not alone—connect with others who understand.

10/15/2025

2026 BFO-SER CAMP

Each year, Bereaved Families Ontario South Eastern Region (BFO SER) hosts a two-day grief support camp for children and youth aged 6 to 17 who have experienced the death of a loved one.

The BFO SER Camp provides a safe and supportive space where kids can express their grief openly, connect with peers who truly understand their loss, and begin to heal through shared experiences. Guided by trained volunteers and grief facilitators, campers take part in creative arts, memory-making activities, and therapeutic outdoor adventures that build resilience and hope.

Many of the children who attend have never before met others their age who are grieving. At camp, they discover that they are not alone, that their feelings are valid, their stories matter, and that healing is possible.

Your donation helps cover the cost of camp supplies, meals, and program materials, ensuring that every child can attend free of charge, regardless of financial circumstance. With your support, we can continue to give grieving children a place to feel understood, connected, and cared for, helping them take their next step forward on the path toward healing.

Your generosity helps turn grief into growth.

Click the link below to donate today through Canada Helps

05/25/2025

05/05/2025

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community?

Bereaved Families of Ontario – South Eastern Region (BFOSER) is currently seeking Volunteer Grief Support Facilitators for our Open & Share peer support group, held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at Starbright Centre in Cornwall.

If you’re compassionate, a good listener, and have a heart for helping others through grief, this could be a powerful way to make a difference. Training and ongoing support are provided.

If you're interested or would like more information, please feel free to message me or visit bposer.ca/volunteer-application to apply.

Address

P. O. Box 2063
Cornwall, ON
K6H6N8

Telephone

+16139367470

Website

http://www.bfoser.ca/

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