Grief affects everyone differently, and no one should have to navigate it alone. Nipissing Serenity Hospice offers compassionate grief and bereavement support to anyone in the Nipissing and East Parry Sound districts, whether or not their loved one received care at our hospice. Support is available for those anticipating a loss or coping with one, addressing the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual impacts of grief.
Support includes one-on-one counselling, group programs, and children’s grief services. Our Grief and Bereavement Coordinator/Counsellor, Child Life Specialist, and Grief and Bereavement Team are here to offer guidance, understanding, and a safe space to navigate grief.
This page is intended to provide a high-level overview of our services. For more detailed information, please consult our Grief and Bereavement Services Page →.
Our Grief & Bereavement Services
1:1 Counselling Services
If you or someone you know is experiencing complex grief, we offer free bilingual one-on-one grief counselling in-person in North Bay and West Nipissing or virtually/by telephone with our Grief and Bereavement Counsellor. This service is offered to anyone residing within our catchment area.
Registration information and more details here →
Support for Children and Youth
More information coming soon!
Support Groups
Serenity Through Support - Grief Support Group (North Bay)
Grief and berevement support in a group setting, led by our Grief & Bereavement Team. Takes place every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Village at Canadore College in North Bay.
West Nipissing Grief Support Program
Grief support in a group setting, guided by a grief-trained counsellor. Takes place every 4th Tuesday of the month at the West Nipissing Community Health Centre in Sturgeon Falls.
Registration information and more details here →
Peer-Support (3rd Party)
Bereaved Parents Peer Support Group
Peer group support for parents who have experienced the loss of a child. Takes place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Jack Garland/North Bay Airport. This group is not run by Nipissing Serenity Hospice, it is community led and also free of charge.
Registration information and more details here →
Community Education and Grief Literacy Initiatives
We are pleased to offer community education presentations and grief and bereavement resources to organizations and community groups. We also provide grief and bereavement education and resources specifically related to children and youth.