Organization: Heartache2Hope
Phone Numbers: 905-599-4673 (905-599-HOPE) * 289-474-5508 (HOPELINE)
Email: info@heartache2hope.com
Website: heartache2hope.com/
Address:
1155 North Service Rd W, Unit 11
Oakville, ON
L6M 3E3
Intersection: Fourth Line and North Service Rd W
Location: Oakville (Glen Abbey)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Executives: Sharlene Plewman - Chief Administrative Officer
sharlene@heartache2hope.com
Flavia Ceschin - Founder and Executive Director
Flavia@heartache2hope.com
Public Contacts: Rebecca Johnson - Program Coordinator
programs@heartache2hope.com
Service Description: Grief support and counselling provided by staff and trained peer supporters to adults who have experienced a suicide loss * does not provide crisis counselling

  • 12-week psychoeducational Closed Support Groups * groups are held at the Canadian Mental Health Association Halton Branch office in Oakville, every Monday, plus the first and second Wednesdays of each month
  • Suicide Loss Open Group: virtual monthly drop-in group meetings for suicide loss grievers * 4th Monday of each month in Burlington * registration is required
  • one-on-one grief support with trained peer supporters or professional staff
  • specialized trauma counselling
  • consultations and resources provided to families
  • community education and training for professionals and volunteers about suicide loss and traumatic loss


HOPELINE - Offers immediate suicide loss information and guidance * Suicide Loss Bereavement Care Specialists answer questions about suicide loss grief, provide information about supportive services, how to help grieving children, teens, or adult family members and friends, or suggest other community support services * virtual groups and events are also available, check website for information


Fees: Donations requested, but optional
Application: Self referral * registration is required to participate in support groups
Eligibility / Target Population: Individuals or families who have experienced a suicide loss
Languages: English
Area Served: Halton, Peel, Hamilton and surrounding regions
See Also: Bereavement Support
Suicide
Last Updated: 8/22/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=176067

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