Helplines
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBs)
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide over a free, confidential helpline which provides support for those that have been bereaved or affected by suicide.
Call 0300 111 5065 email email.support@uksobs.org for support.
Open every day, 9am to 7pm.
Find out more on the SOBs website.
Services
Amparo
Amparo provides emotional and practical support for people affected by suicide in Cheshire, Coventry, Isle of White, Kent, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Medway, Merseyside, Portsmouth, Southampton, South Yorkshire, Thames Valley and Warwickshire.
Call 0330 088 9255 for free or email amparo.service@listening-ear.co.uk for support.
Find out more on the Amparo website.
Hub of Hope
The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time.
Find support that is right for you on the Hub of Hope website.
Resources
First Hand
First Hand offer information, advice and resources for anyone that is affected by witnessing a suicide, when they did not know the person that had died. This may be when they were at the location or for those that jobs involve responding to these incidents.
Find out more on the First Hand website.
Toolkits and guides
Support after Suicide Partnership
The Support After Suicide Partnership (SASP) is national hub for organisations across the UK which work together to increase and improve the support available for individuals affected by suicide. They offer information and support to help yourself and others, and provide guides on:
- Support after suicide: information about coping with suicide and practical help.
- Help is at hand: support after someone has died by suicide.
- Finding the Words: how to support someone who has been bereaved and affected by suicide.
Find out more on the Support After Suicide Partnership website.