Samaritans

Samaritans runs free online peer support groups for people bereaved by suicide.

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Around 6,000 people die by suicide each year across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Each death can cause intense grief and emotional distress for friends, family and the wider community.

The evidence suggests that people who are bereaved by suicide can themselves be at higher risk.

But, often, local areas don’t offer bereavement support or the provision patchy and inadequate.

We want policy-makers to make sure every person bereaved by suicide can get the help they need when they need it.

Facing the Future, Samaritans runs free online peer support groups for people bereaved by suicide.

Facing the Future groups give you the opportunity to meet others who have lost someone to suicide and share your experiences and feelings.

You can find out more about the groups and book a place on the Facing the Future website.

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What do Facing the Future groups involve?

Support groups run weekly for six consecutive weeks and last for 90 minutes with up to 10 participants. Groups are free of charge and are run by two trained volunteer facilitators from Samaritans. There are a variety of days and times available.

Understanding

Grieving because of suicide can make us feel very alone, suffering from a kind of loss we may feel others do not understand. Participants tell us it’s helpful to talk with others who have experienced a similar loss.

Safety

Participants say they feel safe in the group. They’re free to express themselves with others who are also grieving as a result of suicide.

Coping

The group supports one another to come to conclusions that often lead to acceptance and increased hope for facing the future. Everyone who has taken part in a group has said they would recommend groups to others.

Respect

Participants feel they are listened to in a respectful environment. Even when people are sharing things they may never have said out loud before, there is a non-judgemental and supportive atmosphere.

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