Grief touches every part of life, often leaving us feeling disoriented and alone. At This Thing Called Grief, our practitioners bring a thanatological perspective—the study of death, dying, and bereavement—informed and led by personal experience. We understand the many ways loss can shape a life and offer personalized, compassionate care to support your healing and resilience. You don’t have to face this alone. We’re here to help you find meaning, peace, and connection as you navigate your grief.

A Master of Social Work (MSW) and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) provide advanced and foundational training in counselling, mental health, advocacy, and community care, while the Registered Social Worker (RSW) designation ensures ethical, accountable professional practice. Informed by thanatology—the study of death, dying, grief, and loss—our work at This Thing Called Grief is grounded in deep understanding, compassion, and personalized support through life’s most difficult transitions.

Social Work at This Thing Called Grief provides a supportive and understanding environment to help you manage life's ups and downs.

Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, or complex family dynamics, our social work services offer personalized guidance and resources to improve your well-being.

By focusing on your unique needs, we aim to empower you to overcome obstacles and find a path to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

This Thing Called Grief: The Porchlight Program
“Grief doesn’t make appointments.” | “Like a friend in the night.”

The Porchlight Program offers short-term, peer-based support during the hours when grief often feels heaviest and support is hardest to find. Whether you are missing someone, sitting with difficult memories, or simply needing a human presence in the quiet of the night, we offer compassionate listening and steady presence — like a light left on for you.

This is peer support only, not counselling, psychotherapy, or clinical care. No clinical notes are kept. Our role is not to fix, diagnose, or treat — it is simply to be with you, to listen, and to hold space with care and respect.

Grief can feel isolating, unpredictable, and deeply personal. We honour that every person grieves differently, and we meet you wherever you are in your process — whether your loss is recent, long-standing, complicated, or hard to put into words.

Availability: Nightly, 9:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Session Options:
• 15 minutes — $40
• 30 minutes — $75

Sessions can be booked in the moment if space is available.

Important:
The Porchlight Program is not crisis care or emergency support. If you are in immediate distress or feel unsafe, please contact your local crisis line or emergency services.