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, Understanding Bereavement
advice and information about terminal illness and dealing with grief:
www.bbc.co.uk/health/emotional_health/bereavement/
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: 01455 883316
www.bacp.co.uk
The Child Bereavement Charity
Supporting Families, Educating Professionals
Tel: 01494 568900
www.childbereavement.org.uk
The Child Death Helpline
for all those affected by the death of a child
Tel: 0800 282986
www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau – St Albans
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice.
08444 111444
www.stalbans-cab.org
The Compassionate Friends
After the death of a child
0845 123 2304
www.tcf.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.
01727 731000
www.grove-house.org.uk
Herts Childhood Bereavement Service (SPACE)
providing a variety of bereavement support for children and young people, as well as specialist advice and consultation to families and other professionals.
Tel: 01442 218414
email: space.herts@nhs.net
Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service
Offered to any member of the Jewish community at no charge.
Tel: 020 8457 9710
www.jvisit.org.uk/jbcs
Papyrus 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
Tel: 01923 330330
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.
Tel: 0844 561 6855
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: 0845 8723440
www.samm.org.uk
The WAY Foundation
offering support, help and understanding for those widowed at aged 50 and under.
0870 0113450
www.wayfoundation.org.uk/
Winston’s Wish
for grieving children and their families
08452 030405
www.winstonswish.org.uk |
