Specialist Suicide Bereavement Service
The service provides emotional and practical support for anyone who has felt the impact of suicide at any time.
The service offers:
- practical one-to-one emotional support, information and guidance
- help when engaging with Police and other agencies
- support with the inquest explaining the judicial process and attendance at the inquest
- assistance with any media enquiries
- referrals and signposting to other services as required
- support to bereaved children and young adults, and their parents or guardians
- help overcoming any feelings of isolation
Please note this is not a counselling service.
You can contact the Essex Wellbeing Service to request an assessment to support your needs, this may include a referral to a specialist suicide bereavement service.
The specialist service is for residents who are:
- affected by a recent or historical bereavement
- adults and young people aged 11 upwards
- children aged between 4 and 11 can access the service, with an agreed appropriate adult, after an initial assessment
Service availability
Access the service by contacting the Essex Wellbeing Service.
The service is available on the following days and times:
- Monday and Friday 8am to 7pm
- Saturdays 9am to 12pm
If a referral has been made by the Essex Wellbeing Service to the specialist service, you will be contacted within 48 hours.
For more information please contact the Essex Wellbeing Service:
Tel: 0300 303 9988
Email: provide.essexwellbeing@nhs.net
Website: Essex Wellbeing Service