Help With Bereavement

Samaritans

Samaritans is available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year to provide emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which lead to suicide. Open to all age groups and backgrounds, nationwide.

CALM

CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, exists to prevent male suicide through their helpline, website, and campaigns.

Sheffield Citizens Advice Bureau

Free advice services to help you find a way forward, covering issues including debt, homelessness, gambling etc

Winston’s Wish

A charity supporting children and their families after the death of a parent or sibling.

Amparo

Amparo (by Listening Ear) provide emotional and practical support to anyone who has been affected by suicide. The service can be 1-1, with family groups, groups of colleagues or peers. It is currently available in the following areas: Knowsley; St Helens; Sefton; Wirral; Cheshire East; Cheshire West & Chester; Warrington; Halton; Suffolk; Barnsley; Rotherham; Doncaster; Sheffield; East Lancashire and Blackpool & the Fylde Coast.

You can self refer to Amparo, refer as an agency, or as a coroner.

Please note, Amparo is not a counselling service.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) is an self-help organisation who work to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend. Many of their volunteers have themselves been bereaved by suicide. The Sheffield support group meets 1st Wednesday of the month.