Children's Grief Centre

What Children's Grief Centre does

Children's Grief Centre is a specialized grief support program operated by Hospice Calgary, a registered Canadian nonprofit charitable organization (Charitable Registration # 118963669 RR0001), serving children, teens, and families in Southern Alberta. The program delivers professional, one-on-one and family counselling for children and teens aged 19 and under who are grieving the death of someone close to them, supplemented by age-segmented peer support groups (Kids Club for grades 1-6 and Teens Club for grades 7-12), the Common Ground Mentorship Program, and Youth & Family Enjoyment Groups that build community through shared activities. Complementary programs include Parent and Caregiver Information Sessions, the Parent Lunch and Learn Series, and the online course Grief in my Backpack, which equips teachers, school staff, and community leaders to support grieving students, alongside customized consultations for groups on palliative care and grief.

The organization operates two physical locations in Calgary - the joint headquarters at 1245 70 Avenue SE (shared with the Osten-Victor Living with Advanced Illness Centre and Hospice Calgary Administration) and a secondary site at 920 7A Street NW associated with Rosedale Hospice - and supplements in-person services with virtual delivery and recorded content. There is no proprietary technology platform; services are delivered through human counselling, group facilitation, and curated educational content. Distribution is community-led, with access coordinated through a formal counselling intake process and reach extended through school referrals, educational workshops, and an active social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

The business model is purely donation-based. All services are provided free of charge to families, with operations funded by charitable giving to Hospice Calgary. The program employs approximately 9 staff, generates no disclosed revenue, and falls under the governance of Hospice Calgary's Board of Directors as part of the parent organization's family of services, which also includes adult hospice and advanced illness support.

Name

Children's Grief Centre

Legal name

Hospice Calgary

Website

https://childrensgriefcentre.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Children's Grief Centre is a nonprofit program under Hospice Calgary that provides free, specialized grief counselling, peer support groups, mentorship, and educational resources to children, teens, and families in Southern Alberta experiencing bereavement.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: As a nonprofit hospice organization with charitable registration (#118963669 RR0001), the center relies on donations from the community to fund operations and services for grieving children and families.

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Children's Grief Centre provides professional grief counselling, peer support groups, mentorship programs, and educational resources for grieving children, teens (aged 19 and under), and their families in Southern Alberta. Services include Individual and Family Counselling, Kids Club and Teens Club support groups, Youth & Family Enjoyment Groups, the Common Ground Mentorship Program, Parent & Caregiver Information Sessions, and the Grief in my Backpack online course for educators.

Product overview

The Children's Grief Centre offers a comprehensive suite of grief support services delivered as an integrated program portfolio. The core offerings include Individual and Family Counselling for children and teens aged 19 and under, Support Groups (Kids Club and Teens Club), Youth & Family Enjoyment Groups, the Common Ground Mentorship Program, and Parent & Caregiver Information Sessions. Additional offerings include the Grief in my Backpack online training resource for educators and community leaders, the Parent Lunch & Learn Series, Online Resources for those grieving or supporting others, and Customized Sessions & Consultations for groups requiring specialized palliative care or grief education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Common Ground Mentorship Program: One-on-one mentoring program supporting young people who have experienced grief through meaningful activities and shared interests
• Grief in my Backpack
• Kids Club
• Teens Club
• Parent Lunch & Learn Series

Products and services

• Individual and Family Counselling Professional, specialized counselling services for grieving children and teens aged 19 and younger in Southern Alberta, helping families adjust to life changes when someone close has died. Delivered by recognized experts in end-of-life, grief, and trauma counselling.
• Support Groups Peer group programs for children and teens including Kids Club (grades 1-6) and Teens Club (grades 7-12) that reduce isolation, foster connection, establish resilience, support mental health, and build community among grieving youth.
• Youth & Family Enjoyment Groups Community groups for families focused on rebuilding and embracing life through connection and fun activities such as laser tag and movie nights, emphasizing that joy is still possible after loss.
• Parent & Caregiver Information Sessions Information and Q&A sessions presented by professional counsellors that share practical information and resources to address specific questions about parenting a grieving child.
• Common Ground Mentorship Program One-on-one mentoring relationships that support young people who have experienced grief, where mentors and mentees spend meaningful time together exploring shared interests and community events.
• Grief in my Backpack An online course and resource designed to equip teachers, school staff, and community leaders to support students who are grieving.
• Parent Lunch & Learn Series Brief, concrete, and accessible recorded information sessions for parents and caregivers navigating their own grief and their children's grief.
• Online Resources Practical tools and resources supporting individuals, professionals, and community advocates who are grieving or supporting others.
• Customized Sessions & Consultations Customized educational sessions designed to meet specific group learning needs, along with professional consultations on Palliative Care and adult and children's grief.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hospicecalgary
• Facebookfacebook.com/HospiceCalgary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/childrens-grief-centre
• Instagraminstagram.com/hospicecalgary

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Investors

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