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OUR PURPOSE

Bernie's Buddies helps kids and youth live more fully after a death loss through peer support workshops.

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HOW WE HELP GRIEVING CHILDREN AND YOUTH

1 in 5 children will experience the death of someone close to them by age 18.

(Kenneth Doka, Editor of OMEGA, Journal of Death and Dying)​

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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

 

Bernie's Buddies provides an integrated workshop peer support model where kids living with a loss can interact and share with each other while engaging in unique activities available at each session:

  • a therapy dog visit,

  • yoga movement and relaxation techniques, and

  • creative grief conversation.  

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Families often experience financial challenges from a death loss, which can leave them unable to access resources.

Through the generous support of donors and volunteers, our programs are available at no cost.

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Grief is in two parts. The first is loss. The second is the remaking of life.

- Anne Roiphe

Call us: 403-467-7923

Email us:
Calgary            berniesbuddiescalgary@gmail.com

Nova Scotia      berniesbuddiesnovascotia@gmail.com

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© 2025 Bernie's Buddies   

Registered charity number: 80458 0173 RR0001

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