Bereavement websites, articles and other Crisis helpline links
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We hope this information is helpful but cannot take responsibility for the websites of any other organisation.
Click on the logos below each relevant title to access each resource
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The Guild of All Souls
Bereavement charities & organisations Cruse Bereavement Care
Offers free, confidential help to bereaved people: booklets on coping with grief can be downloaded on-line & printed.
Widowed Young Support
Supports those widowed at a young age. Part of the national charity ‘Care for the Family’
WAY Widowed and Young
Young widowed men and women under 51 supporting each other across the UK.
Facing the Future
Support Groups developed by Samaritans and Cruse Bereavement Support for people bereaved by suicide.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Seeks to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend by offering emotional and practical support.
SAMM
Support after murder or manslaughter 
Offers support for anyone bereaved as a result of murder or manslaughter & information on how to support the traumatically bereaved.
Mesothelioma - Grief and Loss
Online resources to help support you cope with the grief of losing a loved one to Mesothelioma. NB: This site is based in the US, so please be aware that phone calls to any of the helplines will be charged at the international rate. When a Child has diedThe Compassionate Friends (TCF)
For bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents after a child dies - offers compassion, friendship & support. The Helpline is always answered by a bereaved parent.
Child Death Helpline
A helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age, from prebirth to adult, however recently or long ago: accepts calls in any language; always answered by a bereaved parent. Information packs and leaflets available.
Bereaved Parent Support
Offers support, online resources & a befriending service to those who have lost a child of any age and in any circumstance.Part of the national charity ‘Care for the Family’
Lullaby Trust
Confidential bereavement support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or young child.
Helpline, publications, activities and support both in bereavement and when bereaved families have subsequent babies. SANDS
Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Charity 
Supports families in which a baby has died during pregnancy or after birth, whether recently or long ago, & advises those caring for them.
Miscarriage Association
Support for those who have been affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy, whether recently or long ago. |
For Bereaved Children, Young People their families & friends Hope Again
Young people living after loss.
Cruse Bereavement Care’s website for young people - a safe place where you can learn from other young people how to cope with grief and feel less alone. Winston’s Wish
Bereavement support to children, young people, their families and those who are concerned about them, together with online resources and training for professionals.
Child Bereavement UK
Supports families and educates professionals both when a child of any age dies or is dying and when a child is grieving or facing bereavement.
Childhood Bereavement Network
A hub of information & online resources for professionals and those supporting bereaved children: Suicide Awareness and Prevention Samaritans
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. Call 116 123 for free
International Crisis phone lines &
Suicide Hotlines 
A comprehensive list of crisis phone numbers and suicide hotlines from all around the world offer a lifeline when you need it most.
NB - This link is included for the benefit of anyone accessing this website from outside the UK, solely in the interests of helping to save lives. International call charges will apply if you phone from outside the relevant country. Resources for Suicide Prevention
Resources for suicide prevention and other helpful websites that you can use for yourself or pass along to someone you know. * This is a resource from the USA, so please note phone numbers and courses are US-orientated, but some of the resources could help you wherever you live. Thanks to Danielle for researching this! Counselling/TherapyCounselling Directory
A confidential service which encourages those in distress to seek help. It contains information on many different types of distress, as well as articles, news, and events. All counsellors have provided the service with qualifications and insurance cover or proof of membership of a professional body. Articles about BereavementDealing with Death, Grief and Bereavement
Articles passed on by others:What is bereavement and end-of-life Support?
A guide researched by Kelly, a student volunteer in a library in York County, Maine, US, for a 'Mental Health and Wellness' workshop, It covers bereavement, learning to 'let go', how to support the bereaved, understanding grief, explaining different types of grief and additional support for those who are grieving.
A link to a website containing many useful articles about the different stages of grief - recognising that everyone will grieve in their own unique way - and a valuable outline of what a person may feel when experiencing the death of a loved one.
NB the NANHA website is based in the US, so if you call any phone number listed from another country it will be charged at international rates . Grief Interventions for Children with ADHD
Online sprogramme from Baylor University (USA), which addresses challenges facing children with ADHD who are dealing with grief. It also provides strategies for caregivers and examples of ways adults can model healthy coping mechanisms for children. |
