Bereavement Charities Offering Support
Jeremiah's Journey
Support and resources for children, young people and families who have been bereaved.
- Advice Line: 01752 424348 (open Tue, Wed, Fri, 10am – 12pm).
- Email: info@jeremiahsjourney.org.uk
Winston's Wish
Information and resources for children, young people and parents who have been bereaved.
- Freephone National Helpline: 08088 020 021 (open Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm).
- Email: ask@winstonswish.org
- Online Chat: www.winstonswish.org
Child Bereavement UK
Information and resources for children, young people and parents who have been bereaved.
- Helpline: 0800 02 888 40 (open Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm).
- Email: support@childbereavementuk.org
- Online Chat: www.childbereavementuk.org
Livewell Southwest
Support for adults, children and young people in Plymouth that are experiencing mental health difficulties. It is available for all age groups, including parents and professionals
- Helpline: 0800 923 9323 (open 24/7)
- Website: www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk
Bereavement Counselling Service, Plymouth
Specialist bereavement counselling in response to complicated grief and traumatic loss
- Website: bcsplymouth.co.uk
Cruse Bereavement
Information and resources for people who have been bereaved
- Helpline: 0808 808 1677 (open Mon-Fri, 9.30 – 5pm with extended hours on Tues, Weds and Thurs until 8pm).
- Website: www.cruse.org.uk
Hope Again
Information and resources for young people who have been bereaved
- Helpline: 0808 808 1677 (open Mon-Fri, 9.30 – 5pm).
- Website: www.hopeagain.org.uk
The Compassionate Friends
Support for parents, siblings and their families when a child dies
- Helpline: 0345 123 2304 (open everday 10am – 4pm and 7pm – 10pm)
- Email: helpline@tcf.org.uk
- Website: www.tcf.org.uk
The Good Grief Trust
Information and resources for families who have been bereaved
- Website: www.thegoodgrieftrust.org
- Specific resources for children who are grieving during the coronavirus outbreak: www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/need-know-info/coronavirus-bereavement-advice
Tommy’s
A charity providing information, support and resources for families who have been bereaved by the loss of a baby
- Website: www.tommys.org
- Information on how to support siblings when a baby has been stillborn: www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/pregnancy-complications/pregnancy-loss/stillbirth/supporting-siblings-through-stillbirth
Sands
A charity offering support and resources for those bereaved by stillbirth or neonatal death
- Helpline: 0808 164 3332 (open Mon-Fri, 9.30am – 5.30pm, with extended hours on Tues and Thurs until 9.30pm
- Email: helpline@sands.org.uk
- Website: www.sands.org.uk
- Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/plymouthsouthdevonsands
The Miscarriage Association
Support for families impacted by miscarriage
- Helpline: 01924 200799 (open Mon-Fri, 9am – 4pm)
- Email info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
- Website: www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
National Alliance for Grieving Children
A nonprofit organisation that educates, advocates and raises awareness about childhood bereavement.
- Website: childrengrieve.org
