From Grieving To Healing

You Are Not Alone

What We Do

Solace Grief Support Society (SGSS) is a non-profit organization, centered in the Foothills County, Alberta and the surrounding area. We help individuals deal with personal loss and grieving by providing group, individual and family counselling free-of-charge. We also hold public education events and provide advocacy.

SGSS is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors and operated through donated funds from community organizations and individuals. We take online donations here, and issue tax receipts for all gifts over $20.

— Our Mission

To offer free, compassionate, inclusive, professional grief support and counselling services for those experiencing grief as the result of the death of a loved one in the Foothills County and surrounding rural areas.

— Our Vision

To guide and support people through grief to restore health and well being: no one should grieve alone.

Individual & Family counselling

We provide individual and family sessions by appointment, through secure video conferencing or by telephone. Please contact one of our counsellors to arrange an appointment:

Vi Sharpe
(403) 860-3189

Pattie Ann Pryma
(403) 852-5267

Group Sessions

Group counselling sessions are held on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., and the third Monday of each month from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., via ZOOM. To join a group session please contact one of our counsellors:

Vi Sharpe
(403) 860-3189

Pattie Ann Pryma
(403) 852-5267

WHO WE ARE

Directors & Officers

Our Directors serve a three year term. These positions are open to the public. If you are interested in applying, please use our Contact form to inquire about the process.

To contact our Directors, please use our Contact form and your message will be passed on to them.

Vi Sharpe & Pattie Ann Pryma are our dedicated cousellors. Learn more about them from Our Counsellors page.