Life After Suicide: Information and Support

This page was published in March 2015 and some of the information may now be out of date.

More information

If you or someone you know have been affected by the issues raised in Life After Suicide, broadcast on BBC One on 17 March 2015, the following organisations may be able to help.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.

Phone: 0300 111 5065

Visit the Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide website

The Compassionate Friends offer support, understanding and comfort to bereaved siblings and parents after the death of a child, of any age, from any cause.

Phone: 0345 123 2304

Visit the Compassionate Friends website

Winston's Wish provides services to bereaved children, young people and their families and offer practical support and guidance to anyone concerned about a grieving child.

Phone: 08088 020 021

Visit the Winston's Wish website

Cruse Bereavement Care provides support after the death of someone close including face to face, telephone, group support, as well as bereavement support for children.

Phone: 0808 808 1677 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)

Visit the Cruse Bereavement Care website

PAPYRUS offer support, practical advice and information to young people considering suicide and can also offer help and advice if you’re concerned about someone you know.

Phone: 0800 068 41 41 (24/7)

Visit the PAPYRUS website

Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provides a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.

Phone: 116 123

Visit the Samaritans website

Maytree is a registered charity supporting people in suicidal crisis in a non-medical setting. For more information, visit the Maytree site.

CALM, the campaign against living miserably is a suicide prevention charity that offers free, anonymous and confidential support via their helpline and webchat for anyone who is in crisis.

Phone: 0800 58 58 58

Visit the CALM website

Community Advice & Listening Line offers emotional support and information on mental health and related matters to people in Wales.

Phone: 0800 132 737 (24/7) or text "help" to 81066

Visit the Community Advice & Listening Line website

Breathing Space offers a confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
Phone: 0800 83 85 87
A BSL service is also available via the website.

Visit the Breathing Space website

Lifeline provides support to people suffering distress or despair in Northern Ireland, regardless of age or district.

Phone: 0808 808 8000 (24/7)

Visit the Lifeline website