121 Support
121 support from a Suicide Bereavement Worker for 6 personalised weekly support sessions followed by 6 fortnightly sessions with the option to extend support if needed.
After the 121 sessions end, we provide monthly check-in sessions for 6 months & we provide support on the anniversary of the bereavement.
The 121 support will provide
- Person centred, emotional support to talk about the bereavement, discuss coping strategies & find ways of dealing with your loss
- Signposting & referral to other services
- Practical support including help to navigate processes e.g. police, funeral arrangements, inquests & support to talk your employer,
- Advocacy to help have your voice heard & speak out
Bereavement Peer Support Groups
A closed support group with a maximum of 6 participants. The group is facilitated by a Suicide Bereavement Worker & a volunteer with lived experience of bereavement by suicide.
The group will last for 12 weekly sessions, lasting 1-1.5-hours & is held in each of the boroughs on a quarterly basis.
The groups provide;
- A safe/supportive space to discuss & explore without judgement - bereavement by suicide, trauma, loss and grief on yourself, your family & networks
- Share stories & experiences in a safe environment.
- Gain peer support, build connections with others
- Break down the myths & stigma associated with suicide & bereavement by suicide
Monday to Friday, 10am–2pm
Telephone: 0300 5000 927 (calls charged at your local rate)
Rethink advice and information service: 0300 5000 927 (open 9:30am-4pm Monday to Friday)