Bereaved by Suicide Support Service
Support for anyone living in North East Essex or Suffolk who has been impacted by the loss of someone to suicide
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What is the Bereaved by Suicide Support Service and who is it for?
Losing someone to suicide can feel overwhelming. You might experience a range of emotions, from shock and sadness to anger, guilt, or confusion. However you’re feeling, you’re not alone, we’re here to support you.
Our Bereaved by Suicide Support Service is here for anyone in North East Essex and Suffolk who has been affected by suicide. That includes family members, friends, colleagues, or anyone else impacted by the loss.
We support both adults and young people. If a referral is made for a child or young person, we’ll carry out an assessment to make sure we can offer the right kind of support for their needs.
This service is free and confidential.
We are here to listen and support you.
If you live elsewhere but have lost someone through suicide in North East Essex or Suffolk we may be able to offer practical support, so please get in touch.
If you or someone you know needs support, please complete the form at the bottom of this page. The form is open to both individuals and professionals seeking support following a bereavement by suicide.
We’re here to help you
We’re here to help you in the aftermath of loss, offering one-to-one practical support.
The service we offer is:
- non-judgemental
- confidential
- built around your individual needs.
We run support groups where you can connect with others who have also been bereaved by suicide.
Our staff are trained to take the impact of trauma into account in how we support you. We will also signpost you to other services that may be of benefit, depending on your needs.
The Suicide Bereavement Service is funded by Suffolk County Council, and is delivered as a partnership between Mid and North East Essex Mind and Suffolk Mind.
If you live in Norfolk or Waveney and are seeking support, our trusted partners at Norfolk and Waveney Mind can help. To learn more about their Suicide Bereavement Service, please visit Norfolk and Waveney Mind – Suicide Bereavement.
What support do we offer?
Things we can support with include:
Practical:
- Support with practical matters such as navigating the coroner’s process, understanding next steps, and planning a funeral
- Help dealing with the affairs of the person who died, such as bills and bank accounts
- Offering information and resources during the inquest process
- Support with any changes in your personal circumstances, such as finance or housing
Emotional:
- Listening and understanding responses to grief
- Space to talk openly about the person you have lost
- Support and advice in breaking the news to other people
- Information and advice on managing your own wellbeing
- Check-ins at significant anniversaries, such as the person’s birthday
- Opportunity to connect with others who can relate to your experience
We also support people who have witnessed the suicide of someone they didn’t know, helping to explore the psychological impact and how to cope.