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11/22/2025

Today is International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day. If you have been touched by a su***de loss, please know you are not alone.

At the Crisis Centre of BC, we are committed to creating a safe and caring community for those who have endured the pain of su***de loss. We provide a range of services for those who have been impacted, including support events, an 8-week support group, a newsletter and a range of additional resources.

If you or someone you know is seeking support, visit www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/su***de-grief-support for resources and information about our programs. Questions? Email bereavement at crisiscentre.bc.ca.

"Humans have an amazing capacity to touch darkness and appreciate light so much more after" - su***de grief practitioner Jessica Wolf

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11/21/2025

The Crisis Centre is incredibly grateful to be the recipient of generous funding from to support our programs.

This generous grant directly supports our mission to provide compassionate, accessible crisis support to individuals and families in our community. It strengthens our vision of a resilient, connected society where no one faces crisis alone. With this funding, we can expand our programs, deepen our outreach, and ensure we can provide timely care, resources, and hope to those in need. First West Foundation is proud to provide grants through the Envision Financial Community Endowment.

Thank you so much for your support, First West Foundation 💛

11/18/2025

Have you faced a challenging interpersonal situation in your home or work life recently? If so, you may be interested in joining our next ‘Skillfully Responding to Distress’ workshop.

This half-day online session explores how to skillfully respond and de-escalate emotional distress. Participants learn the stress response, boundary setting, and the development of a short-term coping plan for a person in crisis.

Sign up or learn more at: https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/training/skillfully-responding-to-distress-2/

11/14/2025

The Crisis Centre of BC offers 8-week support groups to help survivors of su***de loss share, heal, and connect.

Led by experienced facilitators, these groups offer a safe space to explore grief and honour your loved one.

Join the waitlist here: crisiscentre.bc.ca/su***de-grief-support-groups

11/12/2025

In this video, Kaylen's mom remembers the grief of losing her son, and tells us what kept her going, despite the pain of that grief. Kaylen's mom is a member of our bereavement program's Advisory Committee, a group of individuals who offer their guidance to the Crisis Centre's bereavement program. We are so grateful for their counsel, wisdom, and support as our bereavement program continues to grow.

To see part two of this video, and to read others' stories of healing and hope, visit our website: www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/su***de-grief-lived-experience

11/10/2025

Join us in helping to keep community members safe from su***de by taking an upcoming Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).

ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in su***de first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may be at risk of su***de and work with them to create a plan to support their immediate safety. ASIST can be learned and used by anyone.

Sign up or learn more here: https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/training/asist/

11/08/2025

Join our online event for survivors of su***de loss to come together and find connection, understanding, and hope through shared experience. On Saturday, November 22nd - International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day - join our Bereavement Team for this two hour gathering for support, connection and understanding. This event will include:

-- A panel of people with lived experience of su***de loss, sharing how they navigated their grief.
-- Group support time, offering space to talk and connect with others who understand.
-- An interactive webinar on grieving through the holidays, a time that can be especially difficult.

Sign up here: https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/events/international-survivors-of-su***de-loss-day-a-gathering-for-grievers-of-su***de-loss/

11/07/2025

Have you faced a challenging interpersonal situation in your home or work life recently? If so, you may be interested in our upcoming ‘Skillfully Responding to Distress’ workshop.

This half-day online session explores how to skillfully respond and de-escalate emotional distress. Participants learn the stress response, boundary setting, and the development of a short-term coping plan for a person in crisis.

For more information or to sign up visit, https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/training/skillfully-responding-to-distress-2/

11/06/2025

Earlier this year, we published a guide on our website called “First Steps After Losing Someone to Su***de.” We hope it will be helpful for anyone who has experienced a su***de loss or anyone supporting someone who has. Su***de grief can be complex and overwhelming. With that in mind, we have created this practical resource that provides tangible, simple steps to help individuals get through the period immediately after the loss.

You can download the guide now by going to www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/grief-support - it can be found under the Grief Resources sidebar.

Please share this with anyone who might find it useful.

If you have any tips to add, please share them in the comments.

11/04/2025

On December 2nd, join us for a new, 4 hour training that will help you understand what grief is, how we experience it and how to support someone who is grieving. "Understanding & Responding to Grief" is a practical, compassionate workshop that will involve discussion, reflection, and hands-on activities. It will be taking place online via Zoom. Register here: https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/training/understanding-responding-to-grief/

11/01/2025

This month, we'll be sharing resources, stories and information for anyone who is grieving a su***de loss, another type of loss, or supporting someone who is grieving.

Journey through the month with us as we approach International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day on November 22nd. Together, we can build a world where the human experience of su***de and crisis is met with compassion, respect, and understanding.

To read stories of lived experience with su***de grief, visit our website: https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/su***de-grief-lived-experience

10/31/2025

🎃 Halloween can bring more than pumpkins and costumes —
for some, it’s a reminder of loved ones we miss.

If this season feels heavy, you’re not alone.
Take your time, reach out, and care for yourself in your own way.

💙 The BC Bereavement Helpline is here for you:

Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm at 604-738-9950, toll-free 1-877-779-2223, or by email at contact@bcbh.ca

For after-hours support, call 310-6789 (no area code) or 988 (Crisis Centre BC Helpline-call or text anytime).

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