United Way Cape Breton is funding a program to help flood victims cope with lingering trauma four months after the Thanksgiving Day flood. The non-profit has partnered with Family Services and the Bereaved Families of Cape Breton to offer sharing and support sessions. McCarron said in talking with flood victims, she was told of two threats of suicide. She said flood victims are most certainly experiencing grief. Ready to provide extra sessionsMacNeil said things have irrevocably changed for the flood victims and that it can be similar to people suffering from the loss of a loved one.

Source: CBC News February 11, 2017 00:33 UTC