Survivors

Survivors

A support group for those bereaved by suicide, led by Piers Young (right).

The group meets every other month on the first Friday. We share a meal and talk round about our experiences. Losing someone to suicide is an intensely difficult and traumatic thing to go through, and sharing it with others who understand can be greatly healing.

There are boundaries including confidentiality, and sensitivity to everyone's needs.

The group is open to all. Most members are Christians, but anyone is welcome to come along.

Use the form below to contact us, or ring Piers at the Centre on 024 7655 0033.

Jo’s Story

Jo, a Christian, helps to run a support group for those bereaved by suicide.

“Following the death of my husband,who committed suicide, I found it very
difficult to talk with people about how I felt. Suicide is so shocking and violent and carries with it a stigma for those who survive. Being part of a group of people who have had similar experiences has helped me to understand many of the confused feelings I had and still have. My life has moved on enormously, but the scar of suicide is still with me. I call it a half-stitched scar and talking helps me to continue to move my life forward.”

Fierce Goodbye is a helpful book and website about bereavement through suicide.
http://fiercegoodbye.com/

LINKS

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Suicide/

This list is for anyone that has lost someone to Suicide, considering Suicide, or has tried Suicide. It is also for any one with religious, philosophical, theological, psychological, or any other view on suicide. Where do people that commit suicide go? Is it caused by a mental illness? This group is an anti-suicide group to provide support for any and all of the above. Any suicide info is welcome as long as it does not encourage suicide. All ages welcome.

http://www.uk-sobs.org.uk/

Help for those bereaved by suicide

If you have lost someone through suicide the pain is unbearable and the constant question of 'why' goes round and round in your head.

http://www.maytree.org.uk

Maytree offers a short stay in a safe residential setting where you can talk, reflect and rest - and restore hope. Maytree is a place where you will be heard, respected and accepted, without judgement and in confidence.

If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or are concerned about someone who is, please contact us.

http://www.papyrus-uk.org/hln.html

HOPELineUK is a confidential helpline service staffed by trained professionals who can give support, practical advice and information to anyone concerned that a young person they know may be at risk of harming themselves.

http://www.samaritans.org/

In the UK dial 08457 90 90 90

http://www.getconnected.org.uk/aboutus

Get Connected provides a free, confidential helpline that gives young people in difficult situations the support and information you need to decide what you want to happen next. It could be anything from a listening ear to somewhere safe to stay for the night.

http://www.equip.nhs.uk/contact.html

The following links take you straight to pages of information about depression and stress. This information has been checked by doctors to ensure it is correct and appropriate for UK patients.

http://survive.org.uk/links.html

Some Useful Addresses and Phone Numbers

suicide support mailing list
The suicide-support mailing list provides an electronic support group where people can discuss suicidal feelings, thoughts, intentions or previous attempts in a safe, emotionally supportive environment.

Suicide 4 An e-mail based group where you can talk about suicide.

Suicide An e-mail based group for anyone that has lost someone to Suicide, considering Suicide, or has tried Suicide.

acryinthedark An e-mail based group where you can share about self harm, cutting, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders etc.

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Help for those bereaved by suicide