Bereaved by Suicide

Bereaved by Suicide is a free and confidential service offering non-judgmental, client-led support to children, young people and adults in Worcestershire who have been bereaved or affected by the suspected suicide or suicide of someone they know, or by witnessing such an event. This may include family members, friends, neighbours, professionals working with the person who died (such as teachers or emergency service staff) or bystanders.

The service provides both emotional and practical support, as well as signposting to specialist organisations where appropriate. Support is available regardless of how much time has passed since the bereavement and can continue for as long as the client needs. Where required, we offer suicide-specific bereavement support and can refer clients to local counselling or other specialist services.

Work within schools

Working within the school community may involve support for individual students or for targeted groups. This can include one-to-one sessions as well as group activities, providing opportunities to share memories and feelings. Special consideration is given around significant dates, such as anniversaries, with schools supported to create time and space for students to access when needed during their bereavement.

We also work closely with schools to ensure staff understand how grief can affect children differently from adults. This collaborative approach enables staff, students and parents or carers to work together in providing reasonable adjustments to support attendance and wellbeing, with needs reassessed even after direct support has ended. Where appropriate, we also signpost to other organisations for additional help.

Making a referral

If you would like to access the service, please download and complete the relevant referral form below and send it by email to wor.bbs@cwmind.org.uk. If you need any help completing the form, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.