BBC, Coping with Grief
advice and information about terminal illness and dealing with grief:
www.bbc.co.uk/health/bereavement/index.shtml
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
Help the Aged
Charity providing advice and support on issues that affect older people, including pensions, benefits, tax, housing choices, healthy ageing and home safety
www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb/AdviceSupport
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 |
