Support Group Facilitators Needed in BC - Stronger Together - NEWS

addiction and bereavement support volunteers are needed across Canada

Moms Stop the Harm BC is looking to expand our Healing Hearts Bereavement Support throughout British Columbia, and will need Volunteer Facilitators!

Please join us December 13, 2021 at 6 pm we are hosting an Volunteer Peer Facilitator information session via Zoom for those interested to learn more about what is involved in becoming a facilitator in your community.

Volunteer facilitators support to individuals who have lost a loved one to substance use is invaluable. Many families and friends continue to struggle with the burden of grief as they mourn the death of their loved one to substance use related harms. Creating a safe space for people to come together to share similar life experiences assists families in feeling less isolated during their grief journey. Bereavement support groups can provide the warm, caring and trusting environment necessary for families to share their stories of loss, ultimately contributing to their healing. Healing Hearts support groups instill hope and reassurance as members connect with others who are in various stages of their grief.

What is involved in becoming a Volunteer Facilitator?

  • You will attend an Orientation Training Session before you start your group.

  • You will Host and Facilitate a support group meeting once per month (meetings run for 1.5 - 2 hours in length.)

  • You will promote your support group in your local community.

  • You will attend Facilitator Training Sessions organized to support you in your role, and cover a variety of skills you will need in your role as a peer facilitator

  • You will receive a ‘Facilitator Kit’ to assist you in the start up of your group

  • You will have ongoing support available to you by the BC Healing Hearts Coordinator.

What requirements are needed as a Volunteer Facilitator?

  • All facilitators must have “lived experience” (they have lost a loved one to substance use related harms).

  • All facilitators must be one year past the date of their personal loss.

  • All facilitators become a member of Moms Stop the Harm .

To attend the Facilitators Information Session* on Monday December 13th 2021 at 6 pm, please click the button below:

*If you have questions or want more information about the information session above, please email: strongertogether@momsstoptheharm.com

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