What support do we provide?

We know that when someone close to us dies, the grief that is experienced can bring about a range of powerful and complex feelings.

We also know that each person's experience of bereavement is unique to them but when someone dies by suicide, the powerful feelings become more complex, increase considerably and bring about many other practical issues to deal with.

We know that people bereaved by suicide need support at the time that is right for them – we support people at any stage of bereavement, including immediately after your loss or in the longer term when you feel ready to access support.

We offer one-to-one emotional and practical support through face-to-face sessions, online, or by telephone— tailored to suit your preferences.

Support with a specialist Suicide Bereavement Worker is provided over six person-centred weekly sessions, followed by six bi-weekly sessions, and then six-monthly sessions. Additionally, we can offer support around key dates and anniversaries, should this be helpful to you.

 One to one support

• Person-centred, emotional support to talk about the bereavement, discuss coping strategies and find ways of dealing with your loss. 
• Practical support including help to navigate processes e.g. police, funeral arrangements, inquests, the media, notifying companies of the death and support to talk to your employer.
• Signposting and referral to other services.
• Providing verbal and written information about bereavement by suicide and other related matters.

Bereavement peer support groups

A provide closed support groups with a maximum of 6 participants. The group is facilitated by a Suicide Bereavement Worker and a volunteer with lived experience of bereavement by suicide. Groups are offered once each week for 12 sessions, lasting up to one and a half hours.

The groups provide:

• A safe and supportive space to discuss and explore, without judgment, the impact of your bereavement upon yourself, your family and those you connect with.
• Share stories and experiences in a safe environment.
• Gain peer support and build connections with others

Bereavement counselling

We provide bereavement counselling for people using our volunteer counsellors for between 6-8 weekly sessions with the option to extend to an additional 8 fortnightly sessions as needed.  You can download our counselling poster here.