CRUSE bereavement support volunteers are trained in all types of bereavement and can help you make sense of how you’re feeling right now. Phone 0808 808 1677. CRUSE also offers one to one sessions with trained bereavement supporters. These usually take place over the phone or via a video call. You’ll normally see one of our volunteers between one and six times. CRUSE also has helpful information on how to support yourself, others and children/teenagers at times of bereavement, available on the website.

Our service is for adults aged 18 or above, who are grieving after someone has died from a terminal illness. Whether you’re grieving for someone who died recently or a long time ago, we can help by talking through your feelings, sharing information, or simply listening. We don’t offer counselling, but can give you emotional support. We offer up to six free sessions over the phone with the same bereavement support volunteer. It’s a safe, confidential space to discuss your feelings around bereavement. Each session can last up to 45 minutes.

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. PAPYRUS was founded in 1997 by a group of bereaved parents, who had each lost children to suicide. Papyrus’ suicide prevention helpline, HOPELINE247 (a free and confidential call, text and email service, which is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year) is staffed by trained suicide prevention advisers, who work with young people – and anybody concerned for a young person – to help keep them safe from suicide. Papyrus also offers professional advice and information to young people and those who are worried about them when suicide becomes part of their lived experience. The service intervenes to protect life where this is endangered, every day of the year.

Shout is the UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. As a digital service, Shout became vital during Covid-19, as one of the few mental health services able to operate as normal at this time. It has seen the need for support remain high through the UK’s cost of living crisis. Shout is powered by the charity Mental Health Innovations, which also powers ‘The Mix’, a service providing free, anonymous online advice about the important issues in young people’s lives.

PANDAS Mental Health offers hope, empathy and support for every parent, carer or network affected by Perinatal Mental Illness For over a decade, this leading UK charity’s free services and community have been here to provide hope, empathy and support to the families affected by a perinatal mental illness and to support parents from conception through to birth and beyond.

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health services. MHM has a hugely positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. MHM provide services across England, from Northumberland to Devon, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce, who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. The vision is that everyone can access support for their mental health to live a meaningful life, in a society free from stigma. To make this vision a reality, MHM’s purpose is to provide innovative, life-changing mental health support for individuals and communities.

CALM’s vision is that no one feels like suicide is their only option. CALM is here to help anyone struggling with life – and provides everyone with the skills to help prevent suicide.

The King’s Trust believes that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing. The Trust helps young people from disadvantaged communities and those facing the greatest adversity by supporting them to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.

Winston’s Wish offers free, accessible online grief support to children and young people (aged 25 or under). Services are completely digital, making them accessible across the UK. Winston’s Wish helps no matter how long you/your child/family has been living with grief.

A trusted space for Punjabi men to connect, share, reflect, and be part of building a supportive community. From open conversations to meaningful friendships formed.

For impartial, confidential advice and support on autism for anyone affected by, or researching autism.

A resource for parents and professionals wanting tips and support on child behaviour, development and family relationships.

This organisation collates and publishes international research on fatherhood. It helps shape national and local policies to ensure a father-inclusive approach to family policy. It is the UK’s leading provider of training, consultancy and publications.

The damage caused by child abuse doesn’t always end in childhood. NAPAC offer support to adult survivors and training for those who support them.

CPAG works to understand what causes poverty, the impact it has on children’s lives and how it can be solved for good. CPAG also provides accurate information, training and advice to the people who work with hard-up families, to make sure they get the financial support they need.

Gingerbread is an organisation for Lone Parent Families. It provides help for millions of lone parents and their children throughout England and Wales. Benefit from a lone parent helpline, and groups for lone parents.

Barnardo’s vision is that the lives of all children and young people should be free from poverty, abuse and discrimination. Services include counselling, fostering and adoption, disability and coping with domestic violence.

Rehab 4 Alcoholism offers a free helpline and intervention service for people suffering from drug and alcohol addiction.

Adfam is the national charity working to improve life for families affected by drugs and alcohol.

AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help each other to recover from alcoholism.

A charity which works to improve relationships for families with their children. Issues addressed include family breakdown, aggression in the home, bullying, risky teenage behaviour and mental health concerns of both parents and their children. Services include a 24 hour helpline, online advice, live chat, befriending, and parenting/relationship support groups. Most services are accessible at no charge.

Free confidential drugs information and advice, available 24 hours a day.

Relate is the UK’s largest provider of relationship support, helping over a million people every year of all ages, backgrounds and sexual orientations to strengthen their relationships.

YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. Benefit from a parents’ helpline, online resources, training and development, outreach work and publications.