BC Victims of Homicide (BCVOH)

08/19/2024

Have you or someone you know been impacted by homicide loss? The uniqueness of this type of death may bring about overwhelming feelings. BCBH's 8-Week Homicide Loss Grief Support Group provides a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate environment with time for restorative sharing of stories and insights.

We have three spots remaining for our fall 2024 group running on Tuesdays, September 10th to October 29th, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM via Zoom. We encourage participants to attend all 8 sessions to foster connection and create a safe environment within the group.

Pre-registration and intake conversation are required. For more information and to register, visit https://bcbh.ca/grief-support/homicide-grief-support/

05/01/2024

Don’t forget to REGISTER for our Victims & Survivors of Crime Week Event: Voices of Healing After Homicide Loss.

To learn more about what this event is all about, our speakers, breakout room sessions, or to register please visit
https://bcbh.ca/victims-survivors-of-crime-week-event-2024/

We would like to acknowledge the financial support of the Department of Justice Canada. This event would not be possible without their support.

05/01/2024

More info and registration https://bcbh.ca/victims-survivors-of-crime-week-event-2024/

REGISTER TODAY!
Join BCBH and special guests for our May 15 Victims Week Online Event, "Voices of Healing After Homicide Loss". The event will be hosted via Zoom and will run from 11:00am-1:15pm PST.

We are honoured to feature Juno Winning Artist (Brenda MacIntyre, Medicine Song Woman) as our presenting speaker. Brenda will share her story about the loss of her son, and sing healing songs in memory of him. We will do unique mindfulness activities set to Brenda’s live music. Participants will learn and experience ways to make space for grief and self-care after traumatic loss, from an accessible, inclusive Indigenous perspective.

Additional speakers/breakout session hosts will include Sarah Young and Jasmine Bhambra who will share their lived experience with homicide loss and how they turned their losses into purpose. Plus, Tricia Keith from Valley View Funeral Home, will host a breakout session for professionals who support people impacted by homicide loss.

If you have lost someone to homicide or if you support people who are walking through this type of loss, please join us. Free to attend.

For more details on the speakers and to register, visit https://bcbh.ca/victims-survivors-of-crime-week-event-2024/

We would like to acknowledge the financial support of the Department of Justice Canada. This event would not be possible without their support.

01/05/2024

We still have a few spots in our Winter Traumatic Loss Facilitator Training courses! You can view the training dates, details, and register on our website here: https://buff.ly/3vah2Us

12/22/2023

Our helpline will have alternative hours for the next two weeks. The holidays can be a really hard time for people grieving and our helpline volunteers will be here for you from 10am to 2pm on December 26-29 and January 2-5.

12/20/2023

Don't forget to donate to BCBH by December 31 to receive your tax receipt!

12/18/2023

The next meeting for the Homicide Grief Peer Support Drop-In is scheduled for Wednesday, January 3rd. We invite you to join, a safe space to connect and navigate through shared grief. It's a journey no one should have to walk alone. Please register here: https://buff.ly/3FvUtvl

11/06/2023

If you have lost someone homicide and live in the Lower Mainland, we are inviting you to attend our Homicide Loss Social Gathering in Surrey on Wednesday, November 22nd. This event will be an informal gathering for homicide loss survivors to get to know one another.

Registration is required. https://form-can.keela.co/homicide-social-gathering-registration

Thanks to for supporting this gathering through their All Together Spreading Community Innovation Seeds Grant Program.

10/24/2023

The next monthly homicide peer support drop in group takes place next Wednesday, November 1st. If you're bereaved by homicide and would like to connect with people experiencing a similar type of grief, register here: https://buff.ly/3FvUtvl

06/22/2023

If you are a young person, or know a young person dealing with grief from a traumatic loss, Valley View Funeral Home will be hosting a Traumatic Loss youth support group starting Mondays from July 10 to Aug. 28, 5-7pm. Share your story and honor the life of your person.