Seasons Centre for Grieving Children

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Record #: BAR1516
Last Modified: 08 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 11 Oct 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-721-5437, 705-721-KIDS
E-Mail info@grievingchildren.com
Website www.grievingchildren.com/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seasons-Centre-for-Grieving-Children/212724485448284
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonscentreforgrieving/
Primary Contact Paula Coulter, Program Services Manager; Phone: 705-721-5437 ext 200; Email: paula@grievingchildren.com
Alternate Contact Rowley Ramey, Managing Director; Phone: 705-721-5437 ext 100; Email: managingdirector@grievingchildren.com

Site Information

Description (Site) Seasons Centre for Grieving Children is located near the intersection of Owen St and McDonald St.
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
38 McDonald St
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 1P1
Intersection Owen St and McDonald St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Peer-to-peer support programs in a safe home-like atmosphere for children, teens, young adults and their families grieving the death or life-threatening illness of a loved one, programs include:
  • overdose-specific therapy sessions
  • school program that includes classroom support, teacher support, and consultations
  • community outreach opportunities include practicums for students requiring post secondary school placements to fulfill their academic curriculum requirements
  • Camp Skein: A camp for children ages 7-16 yrs grieving the death of a parent or sibling, 5 Nights/6 Days
Outreach Presentations
Presentations done by request include sorting through feelings, coping strategies, skills/resource development, and how to offer peer support
Hours Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Peer Support Groups: various days, 5:30 pm-9 pm, contact for more information
Camp Skein: call for information
School Program: call for information
Areas Served Barrie
Eligibility Children (5-12 yrs):
  • Sons and Daughters
  • Sibs
  • Child Survivors of Suicide
  • What About Me?
Teen (13-18 yrs) and Young Adult (19-24 yrs) Caregivers:
  • Empty Arms
  • On Our Own
Camp Skein:
  • Children 7-16 yrs
Application Call or email for an appointment
Languages English
Fees None - Donations and pledges gratefully accepted
Volunteer Description Volunteers, age 16 years and up, are extensively trained to facilitate groups and to create a supportive atmosphere
  • need volunteers who can commit three hours of time every two weeks volunteers needed as fundraising and development, volunteer grief facilitators

Agency and Service Names

Former Name Grieving Children at Seasons Centre

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Seasons Centre for Grieving Children
Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Funding Fundraising ; Donations - Community support from foundations, grant applications, corporate and individual donors

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Bereavement and Grief Support Groups ~ Children ; Day Camps ~ Children ; Professional Skills Development Support