Grief Support For Older Adults in the Rural Community

This program is for older adults (55+) in the rural community who are looking for grief support.

The 6 session program is led by trained peer support volunteers. It will be offered in the Wilmot Township but invites participation from all surrounding rural communities. This program aims to increase support for those in rural areas through creating compassionate spaces where participants grief experiences can be heard and validated.

The sessions will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm-3pm. We ask that you commit to attending all 6 sessions.

Tuesday February 24 & Thursday February 26

Tuesday March 3 & Thursday March 5

Tuesday March 10 & Thursday March 12

As a group participant, you will:

  • Connect with and learn from others with shared experiences
  • Learn about grief and support options available to you
  • Share coping strategies

Upcoming groups

Registration for winter 2026 group is now opened. For information about other groups or resources email [email protected] or call 519-743-4114.

Registration Form

Older Adults Program Registration

Please tell us about yourself and your grief experience. This information helps us better understand the communities we are supporting and identify gaps in service.
Name(Required)
Who are you grieving? (can be multiple people)(Required)
How long ago did they die?(Required)
Are you accessing additional supports for your grief outside of this group?(Required)
Do you receive emotional support from?
Additional stressors:
Acknowledgement of Peer Support(Required)
Information and support offered by Hospice Waterloo Region (HWR) is provided in a peer-based environment. We do not offer counselling or therapy. Peer support means that our groups are facilitated by volunteers who have experienced a death and are in a place in their journey to give back. All volunteer facilitators have completed training and operate in accordance with HWR’s mission and mandate.
Consent

Thank you for their generous funding of this program: