Services for people bereaved by suicide
It is devastating to lose a loved one to suicide. Many questions can be left unanswered. Although every situation is unique, across the country many others affected by suicide are struggling with similar problems. The organisations listed below are sources of support that you can turn to for help. You can also contact your local Social Work office and ask to speak in confidence to the Duty Social Worker.
- Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
SOBS offer emotional and practical support for all those who have been bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend. More information is available by contacting them at:
(0870 241 3337 (national helpline, available 9am - 9pm every day)
SOBS website (this link will take you to another site). - The Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH)
The booklet 'After a Suicide' has been produced by SAMH to provide advice for people bereaved by suicide. Copies of the leaflet are available by contacting them as follows:
The Scottish Association for Mental Health
Cumbrae House, 15 Carlton Court, Glasgow G5 9JP
(0845 909090
SAMH website (this link will take you to another site) - Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland
Cruse Bereavement Care offer counselling and support for anyone who has been bereaved by suicide, helping them to understand their grief and cope with their loss. They also provide information, advice, education and training services. For more information, please contact them as follows:
(0870 167 1677 (day by day helpline)
(0808 808 1677 (young person's Freephone helpline)
Cruse website (this link will take you to another site).
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