Age UK
Age UK is the new charity formed by the merger of Age Concern and Help the Aged to create one voice for all older people.
0800 169 6565
www.ageuk.org.uk
BBC, Coping with Grief
advice and information about terminal illness and dealing with grief:
www.bbc.co.uk/health/bereavement/index.shtml
Bereavement Advice Centre
Supports and advises people on what they need to do after a death.
0800 634 9494
www.bereavementadvice.org
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
The 'Seeking a Therapist' section of this site gives lists of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists available in your area. This service is also available over the phone.
Tel: 0870 443 5252
www.bacp.co.uk
The Child Bereavement Charity
Supporting Families, Educating Professionals
Tel: 01494 446648
www.childbereavement.org.uk
The Child Death Helpline
for all those affected by the death of a child
www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk
The Compassionate Friends
After the death of a child
0117 9539639
www.tcf.org
Citizens Advice Bureau – St Albans
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice.
01727 855269
01727 833855 - Debt advice
www.stalbans-cab.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care
National charity offering counselling, support, help and advice to the bereaved..
Helpline: 0844 477 9400
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
helpline@cruse.org.uk
Young persons helpline: 0808 808 1677
www.rd4u.org.uk
Depression Alliance
A UK charity offering information to people with depression.
Tel: 0845 123 2320
www.depressionalliance.org.uk
Grove House Hospice
Care and support for people affected by cancer or another life-limiting illness in St.Albans, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding areas.
www.grove-house.org.uk
Herts Childhood Bereavement Service (SPACE)
Soon to go live
www.breathingspace.org.uk
Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service
Offered to any member of the Jewish community at no charge.
Tel: 020 8385 1874
www.jvisit.org.uk/jbcs
Papyrys UK
resources and support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress – particularly teenagers and young adults.
HopeLine: 0800 068 41 41
www.papyrus-uk.org
The Peace Hospice
Incorporating the South West Herts Bereavement Network
www.peacehospice.co.uk/index.asp?thepageID=19
RipRap
a website that can help you to cope when a parent has cancer (for young people)
www.riprap.org.uk
RoadPeace
RoadPeace is the UK specialist charity supporting road traffic victims and their families. They provide practical and emotional support and information.
Helpline: 0845 45 00 355 (open 7 days 9am - 9pm)
www.roadpeace.org
Samaritans
Confidential emotional support for anyone in a crisis.
24-hour helpline: 0845 790 9090
www.samaritans.org
SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide):
exists to meet the needs of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.
www.uk-sobs.org.uk
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death society
020 7436 5881
www.uk-sands.org
Support After Murder and Manslaughter
Offers support and information to anyone affected by murder of manslaughter.
Tel: 020 7735 3838
www.samm.org.uk
The WAY Foundation
offering support, help and understanding for those widowed at aged 50 and under.
01865 374711
www.wayfoundation.org.uk/
Winston’s Wish
for grieving children and their families
01242 515157
www.winstonswish.org.uk |
