Community Connections
Grief and Bereavement Support
Find resources to help with grief and bereavement. You can browse the list or use the search function. If we can help you find the support you need then please contact us.
| Organisation | Who | Age | Type | Where | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Minds Education Regional Support | Parents, carers, professionals, volunteers and organisations supporting bereaved children & young people. | 0-25yrs Adults | Bereavement Support Resources Grief, Suicide Prevention and Resilience Education | Regionally across NI | Referral Self-referral or referral through the website or email for details hello@freshmindseducation.com Website www.freshmindseducation.com |
| Fresh Minds Education Local Support | Children, young people, parents, carers and families; adults affect by bereavement, separation or loss of a significant person. | 0-25yrs Adults | Brief Grief Support Bereavement Resources Grief, Suicide Prevention and Resilience Education Memory Making Events & Activities Support Groups Complementary Therapies Counselling | HeartSpace Antrim | Referral Self-referral or referral through the website or email for details hello@freshmindseducation.com Website www.freshmindseducation.com |
| Youthlife | Children and young people affected by bereavement, separation or loss of a significant person. | 5-25yrs | Counselling and support around grief and loss | Derry/ Londonderry | Email info@youthlife.org |
| Foyle Hospice Healing hearts | Children and young people facing the death of someone close or affected by a loved one’s life-limiting illness; families can also receive support. | 4 – 18yrs | Counselling, family and group support | Derry/ Londonderry | Referral Self-referral or referral through a GP, school, district nurse or palliative care team. Previous hospice involvement is not required. Phone 028 7135 1010 healinghearts@foylehospice.com. Website https://foylehospice.com/our-services/child-and-young-person-bereavement-support/ |
| Children’s Hospice Horizons | Families experiencing the sudden or unexpected death of a child. | Parents, carers, siblings and family members after a child’s death | Immediate bereavement support following the death of a child. | Regional across NI | Referral By a hospital or healthcare professional using the Horizons referral form. Families can ask their healthcare team about referral. Phone 028 9077 7635. Website https://www.nihospice.org/our-services/childrens-services/horizons-bereavement-support/ |
| Cruse Bereavement Support | People grieving after the death of someone close, including adults, children and young people. | 4 -18yrs Adult | 1:1 Support for children 4-18yrs subject to local availability. Adult – Advice and information or Individual or group support subject to local availability. | Regional across NI Check locality of availability. | Phone Numbers: https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/local-support-phone/ Website https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/ |
| Barnardo’s Child Bereavement Service NI | Bereaved children and young people, their parents and carers, and professionals supporting them. | 4 -18yrs Adults | Specialist support for children bereaved through suicide or other traumatic bereavement. | Regional across NI Advice is available regionally eligibility for direct therapy depends on the programme and Trust area. | Advice line 028 9066 8333 Website https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/services/child-bereavement-service-general |
| The Compassionate Friends | Peer support for Parents bereaved by the death of a child of any age, and adult bereaved siblings. | Adult | Listening and peer support, groups and bereavement resources. | Regional across NI Check local and online group availability. | Website https://www.tcf.org.uk |
| Sands | Peer support for anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss, including parents, partners, families and friends. | Adult | baby loss bereavement support helpline and volunteer befriending though monthly group meet ups | Regionally across NI Check for local group availability. | Website https://www.sands.org.uk/support-you |
| Niamh Louise Foundation | People and families affected by sudden death, particularly suicide, or experiencing emotional distress. | All ages | one to one and group bereavement support after sudden death | Cookstown & MidUlster | Website https://niamhlouisefoundation.com/services |
| Lighthouse | People bereaved by suicide. | 12 – 18yrs Adult | suicide bereavement and complementary therapies | North Belfast | Website https://lighthousecharity.com/support/self-referral/suicide-bereavement-support-service |
| Wave Trauma | People bereaved, injured or traumatised as a result of the Troubles / conflict in Northern Ireland, and relevant family members. | 6 – 18yrs Adult | Counselling, psychotherapy, outreach, peer support, welfare advice and advocacy according to need. | Regionally Across NI through WAVE’s local centres. | Referral Contact the nearest WAVE centre to discuss referral and eligibility. Website https://wavetraumacentre.org.uk/connect/contact-us/ |
| Brake | People bereaved or seriously injured in a road crash, and people supporting them. | Adult | Practical bereavement support through road traffic collisions | Regional | Email help@brake.org.uk. Website: https://www.brake.org.uk/how-we-help/get-help-if-a-crash-victim/information-and-advice-after-road-death-or-serious-injury/who-we-help |
| White Butterfly Foundation | Parents grieving after miscarriage, baby loss or neonatal death. | Adults | Counselling workshops and community activities. | Regionally across NI Check for local group availability | Website: https://thewhitebutterflyfoundation.co.uk/ |