BC Bereavement Helpline

The BC Bereavement Helpline (BCBH) was established as a charity in 1988 and has become a provincial leader in providing education, support and advocacy for the bereaved, their caregivers and professionals.

The BCBH is committed to facilitating the provision of care and support to the bereaved, caregivers and service providers and to increase public understanding of grief as a life process through education, support, advocacy, networking and dissemination of information.

The BC Bereavement Helpline assists the bereaved and their caregivers in coping and managing grief and loss. Volunteers are trained to provide compassionate listening and offer an opportunity to lend a sympathetic ear for the bereaved on our Helpline. Our traumatic loss support groups provide a safe, nurturing environment for participants to share and support each other in their grief. Trained facilitators provide information about grief and encourage individuals to speak about their loss as they feel comfortable.

Our programs include:

The Helpline
BC Victims of Homicide
Suicide Grief Support
Support to Families of MMIWG
Support for Loss by Substance Use
Training and Educational Programs
BCBH Events