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Help With Grief – Local Grief Support You will probably feel a variety of emotions when you lose someone you love. The ability to make it through the death of a loved one  can be challenging. You may have feelings of shock and disbelief, anger, guilt and depression. Caring for yourself is not selfish. The period of recovery is different for every person. There is no timetable for grief, so don't compare yourself with others who have lost loved ones. Your life has changed and healing in your own way is important for the health of your mind, body and spirit. It's normal for some days to be better than others. The following sources will provide you with sound information to help you manage your feelings and emotions at this most difficult time. Recommended Reading Recommended Web Sites Local Grief Support There are many excellent resources for grief support in Calgary. Our after care specialist will be pleased to guide you to the people or program best suited for your situation. To contact her, please call Pierson's Funeral Service at 403-235-3602. We have listed a few of the key programs in Calgary below. The programs listed below have had years of experience and have developed some excellent resources including experts in grief and programs that have had years to be developed and improved. Please recognize that many churches and other organizations also have excellent people and programs which may be able to help. Alberta Health Services Grief Support Program http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/programs/griefsupport/index.htm Rockyview General Hospital 7007 - 14th St SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 1P9 Phone: (403) 943-3533 Hospice Calgary http://www.hospicecalgary.com 1245 - 70 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB, T2H 2X8 Telephone: (403) 263-4525 E-Mail: info@hospicecalgary.com Canadian Mental Health Association Suicide Bereavement Program http://www.cmha.calgary.ab.ca/programs /suicide_services_bereavement_support.aspx Suicide Hotline: (403) 266-1605 |
