Bereavement

Cruse Bereavement Care

Grief is a natural process, but it can be devastating. For those who need help, Cruse offers free confidential support for adults and children, and this can be by telephone, email or face-to-face.

Telephone: 0808 808 1677

Website: www.cruse.org.uk

St Helena

St Helena support to all those who have been bereaved in North Essex, regardless of the cause of death or where they have died. As grief is a very personal experience they offer a range of support tailored to the individual’s needs.

If you have been bereaved you can contact the bereavement team Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm on 01255 258240 for an informal conversation about the service to see if it is suitable for you. You can also email patient@sthelenahospice.org.uk with the subject ‘Bereavement’. Although operational between Monday and Friday, 9.00am and 5.00pm, appointments can be made to fit in with your timetable if you need more flexibility. You can refer yourself or be referred by family and friends or any health and social care professional.

Website:  www.sthelena.org.uk

Forwards Bereavement Group Colchester

Forwards is a Colchester group consisting of those that are single by bereavement.
We meet each week, and also have many events including; group holidays, parties, meals, whist drives, walks, dances and outings to the cinema.
If you are bereaved and would like to join us please come along one Wednesday evening to our meeting and see if you like it.

Website: www.forbeg.moonfruit.com

St Helena

  • For adults
    They offer support to all those who have been bereaved in north Essex, regardless of the cause of death or where they have died. As grief is a very personal experience we offer a range of support tailored to the individual’s needs.
  • For children
    They offer bereavement support to children and young families, either individually or as a family group. They also help provide information and advice to families and schools in how to support children following the loss of a parent or grandparent.

Telephone: 01206 890 360