Bereavement Support

If you or your child are experiencing distress or need someone to talk to, please do not hesitate to reach out to our support services or seek help from external resources.

Organisations which can help at times like this can be found below:

Amparo	Amparo means ‘shelter’ or ‘safe haven’ in Spanish and provides support for anyone affected by suicide.
CAMHS Dorset Hampshire	Resources to support a range of issues including: bereavement, low mood, anxiety, self-image, family problems.
ChatHealth	A confidential text messaging service with a school nurse to support young people aged 11-19 in Hampshire on 07507 332160. Available Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm (excluding bank holidays).
ChildLine	Childline can be contact by phone or through their website. It is open 24/7.
Cruse Bereavement Service	We help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning.
Dorset Open Door	Dorset Open Door supports people who have been bereaved or affected by a death.
Grief Encounter	We care passionately about helping bereaved children, young people and their families find hope and healing after the death of someone close.
KOOTH	Is a free, anonymous online counselling and emotional wellbeing support service for young people aged 11-25 years (up to 26th birthday) in Hampshire. It offers a safe way to access support for emotional health and wellbeing needs from a team of professional qualified counsellors. Counsellors are available 12noon - 10pm on weekdays and 6pm - 10 pm at weekends, every day of the year. No referral needed.
Mosaic (Dorset)	Mosaic support children and young people in Dorset who have been bereaved of someone special, such as a parent, sibling, friend or a member of their extended family.
NHS 111 Mental Health Triage Service	Call 111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk and ask to speak to the NHS Mental Health Triage Service. This service provides advice, support and guidance, 24/7. The Mental Health Triage Team is comprised of mental health nurses who can offer brief psychological support and make referrals into appropriate services.
Papyrus	PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
Samaritans	Get in Touch About Anything That’s Troubling You No Matter How Big or Small the Issue Is. We're Here to Help You Work Through What's on Your Mind. Call Us on Our Free Number.
SHOUT	Text 'HANTS' to 85258. (Free service) Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Trained volunteers are there for you 24/7 to listen and support you to get to a calmer and safe place. Shout is a free, confidential, anonymous service for anyone in the UK. It won’t appear on your phone bill.
Simon Says (Hants)	Supporting young people in Hampshire who have a significant person in their life who has died or is dying.
The Little Blue Book of Sunshine	The Little Blue Book of Sunshine is a mental health resource for children and young people in Hampshire. It aims to help by sharing tips on how to deal with problems such as anxiety, body image, relationships and anger. It includes information about national and local resources. The booklet is available on Apple Books and Google Play Books.
Winston's Wish	Winston’s Wish charity supports bereaved children, young people, their families and the professionals who support them.
YoungMinds	A mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.