Bereaved by Suicide
You Are Not Alone
Losing someone to suicide is a devastating, life-changing experience.
At Hope Against Suicide, we want you to know: you are not alone, and support is available.
The below organisations offer compassionate support to those bereaved by suicide:
A leading mental health charity offering specialist support for people facing mental health challenges, including those bereaved by suicide. Their services provide compassionate care, practical advice, and structured recovery pathways to help individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Offers emotional and practical support for those affected by suicide. Their services are designed to provide a safe, understanding space for grieving families and friends, with counselling, guidance, and group support to help navigate the unique challenges of loss through suicide.
A dedicated charity supporting adults bereaved by suicide. They offer confidential peer-led groups, helplines, and online support forums, helping those affected find understanding, connection, and a sense of hope through shared experiences with others who have faced similar loss.
Additional Support Resources
If you’re finding it hard to cope, you’re not alone — and there are safe ways to manage overwhelming thoughts and emotions. The guides below offer supportive strategies for those struggling with self-harm urges or seeking safer ways to manage intense feelings. These are practical tools created to help you or someone you care about stay safe.
Safe Pain Stimulation
Self-harm Substitutions
If you or someone you know experiences the urge to self-harm, it’s important to understand that it’s not always about the pain itself — sometimes it’s the actions or sensations that bring a sense of release.
This free resource offers practical alternatives that mimic those actions in safer, less harmful ways. Download it now to explore supportive strategies that can make a real difference.
Create a Memorial Page
Losing someone to suicide is devastating, and remembering them with love, dignity, and visibility matters.
Our friends at Speak Their Name have created a unique, and much-needed space to honour those we’ve lost. Through vibrant, personal memorial “squares” filled with photos, videos, and stories, they celebrate the lives lived- not just the loss.
It’s a place of remembrance that truly centres love, voice, and visibility.
We encourage you to explore the Speak Their Name website to read real stories, find support, or create a tribute for someone close to your heart.