Support for Those Grieving the Loss of a Loved One
Experiencing the death of a family member or friend is profoundly challenging. Support is available to help navigate this difficult time. Below are resources and organisations offering assistance to those grieving various types of loss.
Practical Steps for Support
- Seek Professional Help: Consider contacting a counsellor or therapist specialising in grief.
- Join Support Groups: Connecting with others who have experienced similar losses can provide comfort and understanding.
- Utilise Online Resources: Many organisations offer online forums, virtual support groups, and resources to help navigate grief.
- Practice Self-Care: Engage in activities that promote well-being, such as regular exercise, healthy eating, and sufficient rest.
Immediate Emotional Support
- Samaritans (UK and Ireland): Provides 24/7 confidential support for anyone in distress.
- Phone: 116 123
- Website: www.samaritans.org
- Lifeline (Australia): Offers 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
- Phone: 13 11 14
- Website: www.lifeline.org.au
Specialised Grief Support Services Support for Bereaved Parents
- The Compassionate Friends (UK): Supports parents and families after the death of a child.
- Phone: 0345 123 2304
- Website: www.tcf.org.uk
- Bereaved Parents USA: A nationwide organisation offering support to bereaved parents and their families.
- Website: www.bereavedparentsusa.org
- Red Nose Grief and Loss (Australia): Provides support for individuals and families affected by the death of a baby or child.
- Phone: 1300 308 307
- Website: rednosegriefandloss.org.au
Support for Sibling Loss
- The Compassionate Friends Sibling Support (US): Offers resources and support for individuals grieving the loss of a sibling.
- Siblings Australia: Provides support for siblings dealing with grief and loss.
- Website: siblingsaustralia.org.au
Support for Child and Adolescent Grief
- Winston's Wish (UK): Offers support for bereaved children and young people.
- Phone: 08088 020 021
- Website: www.winstonswish.org
- Child Bereavement UK: Supports families and educates professionals when a child dies or is bereaved.
- Phone: 0800 02 888 40
- Website: www.childbereavementuk.org
- National Alliance for Children's Grief (US): Provides resources and support for children experiencing grief.
- Website: childrengrieve.org
- Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement: Offers support for bereaved children and their families.
- Phone: (03) 9265 2100
- Website: www.grief.org.auhÂ
Additional Resources
- Cruse Bereavement Support (UK): Provides support for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.
- Phone: 0808 808 1677
- Website: www.cruse.org.uk
- Griefline (Australia): Offers free telephone and online support services for people experiencing grief.
- Phone: 1300 845 745
- Website: griefline.org.au
- GriefShare (International): A network of grief recovery support groups worldwide.
- Website: www.griefshare.orgÂ
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