Samaritans - Urgent Help
NATIONAL HELPLINE: Emotional support for anyone struggling to cope with anything, including bereavement
Army Widows Association
National charity providing practical support, advice and respite weekends for widows of servicemen.
Cardiac Risk in the Young
National support for people bereaved of a young person by sudden cardiac death
TCF - The Compassionate Friends
Bereavement support and local contacts providing a safe environment for bereaved parents and families.
ASSIST Trauma care
Trauma therapy for individuals and families bereaved following a traumatic bereavement
Caribbean and African Health Network
Offers people of Caribbean and African background (including mixed heritage) with culturally and religiously tailored support for those grieving or mourning the loss of loved ones.
St Cuthbert's Hospice
Bereavement counselling to adults, children and teenagers living in County Durham
Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions
National Christian association providing a directory of qualified counsellors
Men's Sheds in the UK
Men’s Sheds are kitted out community spaces where men can enjoy practical hobbies. They’re about making friends, learning and sharing skills. Many guys find peer support when they are bereaved. Some come just for the tea and banter.
Meningitis Now
Awareness raising and support for the bereaved following a death of a loved one from meningitis
The Bereavement Journey - Haughton le Skerne
Run over 7 weeks, The Bereavement Journey is a great place to talk and will help anyone coming to terms with a bereavement.
Addiction Family Support
National support via groups and advice following bereavement caused by drug and/or alcohol.
Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN)
National Network of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK
SANDS - Durham and Wearside
Sands is a national charity with local branches that supports anyone who has lost a baby before, during or after birth.
Blue Cross for Pets
National support following the death of your pet
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Bereavement support for patients treated at University Hospital of North Tees or University Hospital of Hartlepool.
WAY - Widowed & Young*
AtaLoss.org Associate, Widowed and Young (WAY) offers a peer to peer support network for widowed men and women aged 50 and under.
Facebook Covid-19 Support Groups
During the Covid 19 pandemic a number of Facebook support groups were set up and are still providing on-going support. We have listed as many as we can find here.
The Bereavement Journey - Stockton on Tees
Run over 7 weeks, The Bereavement Journey is a great place to talk and will help anyone coming to terms with a bereavement.
Al-Anon
National Charity for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else's drinking.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SoBS) - Teeside
Befriending and support for people bereaved by suicide of a family member or friend.
Alice's Escapes
National charity providing holidays for bereaved families who have lost a child
Brake
Support service for anyone bereaved as a result of a road traffic crash.
Alice House Hospice
Bereavement counselling and drop in for adults who reside in the communities of Hartlepool and East Durham.
The Bereavement Journey - All Saints Blackwell, Darlington
Run over 7 weeks, The Bereavement Journey is a great place to talk and will help anyone coming to terms with a bereavement.
Death.io
Funeral planning and support service for anyone
Through Unity
Vital support for families bereaved by homicide
Child Bereavement UK
Support for families and professionals supporting them when a baby or child dies or is dying or facing bereavement.
Find a Funeral Director
Get free advice about funerals and easily find a funeral director to suit you
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SoBS) - Consett
Befriending and support for people bereaved by suicide of a family member or friend.
Brief Lives - Remembered
National support and practical help for those affected by the loss of a baby or child
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SoBS) - Darlington
Befriending and support for people bereaved by suicide of a family member or friend.
The Bereavement Journey - Hurworth
Run over 7 weeks, The Bereavement Journey is a great place to talk and will help anyone coming to terms with a bereavement.
Brothers and Sisters: life after loss
National peer support through events and closed Facebook group for young adults between 20 and 30 bereaved of a sibling
Child Death Helpline
Helpline for people affected by the death of a child under any circumstances.
Hundred Families
Practical information and support for families affected by mental health homicides in the UK.
Quinns Retreat
Caravan retreats for families bereaved by suicide
Child Funeral Charity
WEBSITE: Assistance for families having to arrange a funeral for a child under 16
If U Care Share Foundation
NORTH EAST ENGLAND: One to one bereavement support for people affected by suicide
St Teresas Hospice
Bereavement support and care for patients' families
The Bereavement Journey - Newton Aycliffe
Run over 7 weeks, The Bereavement Journey is a great place to talk and will help anyone coming to terms with a bereavement.
The Lullaby Trust
Support for anyone bereaved through sudden death of a baby or child.
Bereaved Parent Support
National support for bereaved parents through befriending, events and other types of support.
Andy's Man Club
Talking groups for men across England and Scotland.
Cruse Bereavement Care - Tees Valley
Bereavement counselling and services across the country.
Scotty's Little Soldiers
Bereavement Support for bereaved British Forces children and young people
INQUEST
Bereavement support for anyone suffering the loss of loved one whilst in state care or detention
National Bereavement Service (NBS)
Practical guidance, advice and support following the loss of a loved one.
Rainbow Trust - North East
Support for families with a child with a serious illness in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, Teesside, Redcar and Cleveland areas.
ManHealth
Providing peer support for men suffering depression and other mental health issues, including mental ill health caused by bereavement.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SoBS) - Hartlepool
Befriending and support for people bereaved by suicide of a family member or friend.
ARC (Antenatal Results and Choices)
National charity providing support for parents and professionals affected by antenatal screening and its consequences