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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2543 | Last Full Update: 03 Jun 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | BFO ; CV19 ; OCR |
| Legal Name | Bereaved Families of Ontario-Ottawa Region |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bronson Ave and Somerset St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot weekdays * free occasional parking on the street |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (4 Jun 2020): Due to COVID19, in-person programs are suspended until further notice. Virtual programs are listed on our calendar of events on the website and on Facebook or call 613-567-4278. Support services for individuals learning to cope with grief after the death of someone significant. * Peer grief support groups facilitated by trained volunteers with the lived experience of a significant loss. * Adults Groups for: Loss of Spouse, Child, Baby (miscarriage/stillbirth/infant under 1 yr), Parent, Sibling/Friend, Suicide, and MAiD * Family Groups for Parents/Guardian, Children and Youth * Remembrance Events: Tree of Life Candlelight in December, Live Butterfly Release and Walk to Remember in Spring, Labyrinth Walk in Fall and Spring * Educational Outreach programs provided to the community |
| Hours | COVID-19 -- Irregular, call for details |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Gatineau ; Hastings County ; Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Lennox and Addington County ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Prince Edward County ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call, e-mail, visit website or facebook page for more information |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Program ; None ; $10 suggested donation for weekly and monthly drop-ins * Everyone is welcome regardless of ability to donate |
| Service Categories | Bereavement Counselling ; Bereavement Support Groups ; Child Guidance ~ Death and Dying Issues ; Special Libraries ~ Death and Dying Issues |
| Waiting List | No waiting list for the ongoing drop-in support groups. Possible waiting list for the 8-10 week closed support groups offered in the Fall, Winter and Spring. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-567-4278 |
| After Hours Phone | Leave a message, call will be returned |
| office@bfo-ottawa.org | |
| Website | www.bfo-ottawa.org |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Lisa Vadeboncoeur, Office Administrator; Email: office@bfo-ottawa.org |
| Alternate Contact | Lorrie Beaton, Program Director; Email: office@bfo-ottawa.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Lorrie Beaton, Program Director |
| Primary Executive | Elaine Dean, Co-Chair of the Board; Email: elained@bfo-ottawa.org |
| Alternate Executive | Barbara Hayduck, Co-Chair of the Board; Email: barbh@bfo-ottawa.org |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1987 |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 853432730 RR0001 ; Community Support |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is appointed. |
| Print Material | Resources available at the weekly and monthly drop-in Support & Share NIGHT program * literature available on general grief, specific loss, youth and grief, suicide loss. |
| Resources | Website, library at Bronson Center office |
| Accreditation | No |