Find bereavement support

Experiencing bereavement is difficult at any time, but when your loss is particularly sudden, unexpected or traumatic, including where the person may have taken their own life, it can be additionally difficult. There is a wealth of support available to you, and we have put together details of support services ranging from emotional support and peer support to practical advice and guidance.

Below are some resources, organisations and supports available both nationally and locally. A number of these resources are specific to traumatic loss but not exclusively. If you would like to discuss any of these supports or not sure which you might find helpful, please contact a member of our team on 01305 361361 or alternatively email: dhc.dorsetopendoor@nhs.net

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Pop into our Bereavement Cafe's

Delivered in partnership with Mosaic: Supporting Bereaved Children and Dorset Mental Health Forum we are hosting bereavement cafes in Weymouth and Dorchester this Winter. Open to everyone; they are a place for you to find out about what bereavement support is available, to share feelings of grief and loss, to talk through opportunities to commemorate, remember and celebrate the lives of your loved ones. No booking necessary, come along on your own or bring friends and family, or just join us for a coffee and a chat.

Where & When?

November dates:
Tuesday 21 & 28 November: 4.30pm to 6.30pm @ The Front Skate Park, Preston Beach Road, Weymouth, DT4 7SX (Google Map)
Thursday 23 & 30 November: 4.30pm to 6.30pm @ The Gallery, Dorset Mental Health Forum, 29-29a Durngate Street, Dorchester, DT1 1JP (Google Map)

December dates:
Tuesday 5 & 12 December: 4.30pm to 6.30pm @ The Front Skate Park, Preston Beach Road, Weymouth, DT4 7SX (Google Map)
Thursday 7 & 14 December: 4.30pm to 6.30pm @ The Gallery, Dorset Mental Health Forum, 29-29a Durngate Street, Dorchester, DT1 1JP (Google Map)

To find out more information speak with our team:

Tel: 01305 361361

Email: dhc.dorsetopendoor@nhs.net

 

Are you looking for urgent support or to talk to someone immediately?

 

Are you bereaved by suspected suicide?

 

Are you a young person, or working with young people, impacted by a suicide or suspected suicide?

 

Available Apps 

 

Text support

 

Chat online

 

Useful reading for advice and guidance 

 

Prefer to listen to podcasts or read books? 

 

Other resources and support

 

If you're not sure what you might find helpful, Dorset Open Door can help. As a partnership of healthcare organisations and charities, they'll explore your options with you and link you with the right service.

You can call 01305 361 361 or email dhc.dorsetopendoor@nhs.net Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Dorset Open Door