Bereavement Support
You are not alone
When someone close to us dies, it can feel overwhelming and affect many parts of our lives. Everyone experiences grief differently, and support is available if you need it.
Find support
Below you’ll find organisations that offer advice, emotional support and someone to talk to.
Support and resources for bereaved families and adults
| Organisation | What they offer | Link to Support |
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| The National Bereavement Service | Free practical and emotional support for people after a death. | Get Support from the National Bereavement service |
| The Good Grief Trust | Information and support, created by bereaved people for the bereaved. | Explore help at the Good Grief Trust |
| Cruse | Free helpline, counselling and online support. | Visit Cruse bereavement support |
| St Teresa's Hospice |
St Teresa’s Hospice Bereavement Care offers compassionate one-to-one counselling, family support, bereavement support groups and practical guidance to help children, young people and adults cope with the loss of a loved one. |
Visit St. Teresa's bereavement care |
Support for adults and families bereaved by suicide
| Organisation | What they offer | Link to Support |
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| If U Care Share |
Support for anyone affected by suicide in the North East, including Darlington.
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| Darlington Mind |
Counselling support for children and young people affected by traumatic bereavement.
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Find out more on Darlington Mind |
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Headlight project |
Teesside-based counselling and therapy sessions for people affected by suicide bereavement.
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Get access to local therapy services |
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SOBS UK |
Peer led support groups, online and in-person sessions for adults.
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| Quinns Retreat |
Retreats and support for families bereaved by suicide.
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Find out availability to stay at Quinns Retreat |
| National Suicide Prevention Alliance |
National bereavement support services and guidance.
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Seek online support, advice and help |
Need immediate help?
If you are struggling right now, you can speak to someone immediately: Call Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7)