Bereavement links
Father Philip is always willing to listen to your bereavement concerns
(see Who's Who page for contact telephone number).
Below are some links to websites and helplines of bereavement organisations.
We hope this information is helpful, but cannot take responsibility for the websites of any other organisation.
Father Philip is always willing to listen to your bereavement concerns
(see Who's Who page for contact telephone number).
Below are some links to websites and helplines of bereavement organisations.
We hope this information is helpful, but cannot take responsibility for the websites of any other organisation.
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The Guild of All Souls
www.guildofallsouls.org.uk
Bereavement charities & organisations 
Offers free, confidential help to bereaved people: booklets on coping with grief can be downloaded on-line & printed. 
Part of the national charity ‘Care for the Family’, it supports those who have been widowed at a young age. WAY Widowed and Young
www.widowedandyoung.org.uk 
Young widowed men and women supporting each other across the UK. 
Exists 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. 
A national organisation offering support for anyone bereaved as a result of murder or manslaughter & information on how to support the traumatically bereaved. 
The hub for those supporting bereaved children: information & online resources for professionals For Bereaved Children, Young People and their families Hope Again
(young people living after loss) www.hopeagain.org.uk Freephone helpline: 0808 808 1677 (Mon-Fri 09.30 – 17.00) 
Cruse Bereavement Care’s website for young people. 
Supports bereaved children & young people up to the age of 18 with helpline, resources & activities: offers practical support and guidance to families, professionals and anyone concerned about a grieving child or young person.
Supports families and educates professionals both when a child of any age dies or is dying and when a child is facing bereavement. Grief Interventions for Children with ADHD
https://onlinegrad.baylor.edu/resources/grief-interventions-children-adhd/ 
Baylor University’s online social work programme, which addresses challengesfacing children with ADHD when dealing with grief. This resource provides grief intervention strategies for caregivers and examples of ways adults can model healthy coping mechanisms for children. |
When a Child has diedThe Compassionate Friends (TCF)
www.tcf.org.uk Helpline: 0345 123 2304 (daily 10.00 – 16.00; 19.00 – 22.00) 
Offers compassion, friendship & support for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents after a child dies. The Helpline is always answered by a bereaved parent. Child Death Helpline
www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk Freephone: 0800 800 6019 (daily 19.00 – 22.00; Mon-Fri 10.00-13.00; Tue & Wed 13.00-16.00) 
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. 
Part of the national charity ‘Care for the Family’, it offers support, online resources & a befriending service to those who have lost a child of any age and in any circumstance.
SANDS (Still & Neonatal Death Charity)
www.uk-sands.org Helpline: 020 7436 5881 (Mon-Fri 09.30 - 17.30; + Tue & Thur 18.00 – 22.00) 
Supports families in which a baby has died during pregnancy or after birth, whether recently or long ago, & advises those caring for these people. Miscarriage Association
www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk Helpline: 01924 200799 (Mon-Fri 09.00 - 16.00) 
Support for those who have been affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy, whether recently or long ago. Suicide Awareness and PreventionTASC (The Alliance of Suicide Prevention Charities)
www.tasc-uk.org/who-we-are 
An alliance of the leading charities dealing with suicide prevention and mental health issues. The TASC website is an educational and resource hub. It does not provide direct services, but has links to its constituent charity members. Counselling
A confidential service that encourages those in distress to seek help. The directory contains information on many different types of distress, as well as articles, news, and events. To ensure the professionalism of the directory's website, all counsellors have provided the service with qualifications and insurance cover or proof of membership with a professional body. |
