Coping with Bereavement

General Bereavement

Cruse Bereavement Care - 0870 167 1677
Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. The organisation provides counselling and support. To find out about all the Cruse services, call their helpline on 0870 167 1677 (Mondays to Fridays 9.30am-5pm). You can visit their website at http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/ (external link).

Young People

Cruse Bereavement Care - 0808 808 1677

Cruse Bereavement Care also support young people aged 12 to 18 on a free phone helpline 0808 808 1677 (Mondays to Fridays 9.30am-5pm) and on their website at http://www.rd4u.org.uk/ (external link).

Child Death helpline - 0800 282 986

The Child Death helpline is a Helpline for all those affected by the death of a child and is staffed by bereaved parents and offers support to anyone affected by the death of a child, whatever age. You can call freephone 0800 282 986 (Mondays to Fridays 10am-1pm, Wednesdays 10am-4pm and evenings 7pm-10pm). You can also visit their website at http://www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk/ (external link)

Winston's Wish - 0845 20 30 405

Winston's Wish helps bereaved children and young people rebuild their lives after a family death. They offer practical support and guidance to families, to professionals and to anyone concerned about a grieving child.supports The website is at  http://www.winstonswish.org.uk/ (external link) and Winston's Wish family line offers practical support and guidance to anyone concerned about a grieving child on 0845 20 30 405 (Mondays to Fridays 9.30am-5pm).

Infant Death

Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society ( SANDS ) - 020 7436 5881

The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society ( SANDS ) provide support for bereaved parents and their families when their baby dies, before, during or soon after birth. You can ring their helpline on 020 7436 5881 (Mondays to Fridays 10am-3pm).  For further information visit their website at http://sobs.admin.care4free.net/ (external link)

Dealing with Suicide

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide ( SOBS ) - 0870 2413 337

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide ( SOBS ) provide specialist support and practical information for people bereaved by suicide. Call their national helpline on 0870 2413 337 (every day 9am-9pm), or go to their website at http://sobs.admin.care4free.net/ (external link)

 

These are only a small selection of the helplines available.  If you know of a helpline you would like to see promoted on these pages, please email us at webmaster@chester.gov.uk.