There is never a good time to be hit by grief, but when all the festivities of late December almost demand that you’re jolly, it can be even harder for those that are struggling to find the energy and perseverance to get through the long month of January.
If you are one of those that are finding it hard at the moment, please know that you are not alone. Below is a list of a variety of different organisations that you can reach out to in order to get some help and advice.
Cruse Bereavement Support
Cruse Bereavement Support are the UK’s leading bereavement charity, who envision a world in which everyone who is grieving is supported, respected and understood. With 83 local branches across England, Northern Ireland and Wales, as well as a national helpline, there is plenty of support available to all.
You can enter your postcode
here to find support in your area, or you can browse the list of local phone lines
here.
Sue Ryder
Sue Ryder not only support those who are dealing with grief, but also those who are approaching the end of their life. As a charitable organisation, they aim to be a reassuring hand to reach for by anyone who is dealing with the grief left by losing a loved one, as well as to those who are approaching death alone.
Sue Ryder offers a variety of online bereavement support options which you can find
here, as well as weekly, in-person drop-in sessions called ‘Grief Kind Spaces’, a list of which you can find
here.
The National Bereavement Service
If you need help on the more practical aspects of dealing with bereavement, then
The National Bereavement Service is committed to providing experienced information and advice to anyone that needs it.
Visit the
Contact page on their website to find phone numbers, an email form, and even a live chat, so you can always find a way to get in touch.
The Good Grief Trust
The Good Grief Trust is an organisation run by the bereaved, for the bereaved. It exists to help all of those who are affected by grief, providing ongoing support and reassurance.
They have a comprehensive
map that can be used to find services local to you, as well as a list of national telephone numbers.
Further Resources
Mind also has a
bereavement support page with a lot more links and information that you can draw upon. They also have their own support line if you are not sure exactly where to turn, where they can listen and help you find support.
If you just need someone to talk to, or you are feeling overwhelmed, then please consider calling the
Samaritans on 116 123, any time, day or night.
And finally, for more Bereavement Support information, you can check out more articles
here.
