Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association - Bereavement

Program:	Bereavement

Organizations:	Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

Phone Numbers:	416-502-2323 * Centralized intake 416-646-5108

Fax:	416-502-2382


Email:	info@carefirstontario.ca

Website:	carefirstontario.ca/

Address:	Carefirst One-Stop Multi-Services Centre 300 Silver Star Blvd Toronto, ON M1V 0G2

Intersection:	Midland Ave and McNicoll Ave

Location:	Toronto (Scarborough)

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Hours vary

Executives:	Helen Leung - Chief Executive Officer Alice Mui - Chief Operating Officer

Contacts:	Carefirst CSS Intake Team 416-646-5108

Service Description:	Offers professional and supportive services to bereaved individuals and families residing in Toronto and York region. This program particularly addresses the emotional needs and social support of individuals and families during the transition in life, the grieving process and is offered in a culturally sensitive environment. Services include: Community Education Seminars and Workshops (on death and dying, community resources, how to deal with grief and loss, funeral service and POA / Will arrangement etc.) Individual Supportive Counseling for bereaved individuals and families (assessment and supportive counselling) Service Navigation (linkage to sources of Pensions, Benefits and other financial assistance, advance care planning and legal support etc.) Support Bereavement Groups (a closed-membership groups of 4-10 individuals) Spousal loss Parents with adult child loss Infant /Child loss Hospices Visiting by trained volunteers Survivors Network (A self-help platform to provide sharing moments and continual support to the ex-participants of the bereavement services)

Fees:	Varies per program * subsidies may be available for some services

Application:	Call for application

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Older adults

Languages:	English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin)

Area(s) Served:	Toronto, York Region


This information was last completely updated on: 4-29-2025

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