Bringing hope, healing, and an end to workplace tragedies.
Threads of Life is a Canadian charity committed to supporting people affected by workplace injury, illness or death — and preventing future tragedies from occurring.
Workplace tragedy
We have the understanding and experience to support you and your loved ones with any form of workplace tragedy.
Serious workplace injuries
You or someone close to you has suffered a serious, life-altering workplace injury.
Occupational illness
You are dealing with the impacts and challenges of serious occupational illness.
Workplace death
You are coping with sudden loss due to a workplace death.
Our impact
We help people affected by workplace tragedy to build resilience, form supportive connections, and find a way forward. You can help us take action.
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Get support
Access the support you need after a workplace tragedy. (Unsure of where to start? Register for an introductory webinar.)
One-to-one peer support
Get matched with a trained volunteer guide and listener who has experienced a work-related tragedy similar to yours.
Learn moreOnline workshops
Get practical guidance about coping and grief, while connecting and sharing with a supportive online community.
Learn moreRegional gatherings
Expand your support network and discover new ways to cope with workplace tragedy by attending an in-person event in your region.
Learn moreStories of hope
Day of Mourning: A call to remember
News and Updates
April 21, 2025
With everything else going on in the world (including a federal election the same day!), it might be easy to let Day of Mourning slip by. Here’s why you shouldn’t let that happen.
Waves of Change: Honouring the Volunteers Who Make a Difference
Volunteers and Donors
April 17, 2025
by Eugene Gutierrez Some waves crash against the shore with force, reshaping everything in their path. Others move gently, washing over the sand again and again, leaving their mark in quieter ways. Whether big or small, ever
The Face of Grief and the Face of Depression
Grief and Growth
March 26, 2025
Grief is a natural response to loss. How do you know if what you’re experiencing is grief, or if it’s depression?
