Support links
Where can I find Victim Support Groups/Services?
Victim Support
Victim Support is an independent national charity. Trained volunteers based at local schemes contact people following a crime to offer free, confidential support and information. People are referred to Victim Support by the police and other organisations or make direct contact themselves to ask for help.
The Child Death Helpline
Professionals and parents working in partnership to provide a freephone listening service that offers emotional support to all those affected by the death of a child.
The Compassionate Friends
The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is an organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children. They also offer support and advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping the family.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Counselling advice and opportunities for social contact for all bereaved people.
Samaritans
A charity that helps the lonely or suicidal. Numbers are in the local phone book or the operator will put you through. You can get help on the phone by calling their national Helpline, or face to face
Suzy Lamplugh Trust
Leading authority on personal safety. A positive approach to aggression and violence including issues relating to bullying.
The Way Foundation
Offers a self-help social and support network for men and women under the age of 50, and their children, who have lost a partner.
Women's Support Network
Umbrella organisation for women's groups throughout the UK.
Zito Trust
The Zito Trust provides support and advice to victims of mentally disordered offenders where there has been previous contact with mental health services or where there are concerns about the risk posed by individuals in the community to the family or members of the public.
Childhood Bereavement Network
The Childhood Bereavement Network works in partnership with service providers to improve the range and quality of bereavement support for children throughout the UK. This Directory aims to put you directly in touch - wherever possible - with a local children's bereavement support service. The services in this Directory can be contacted for information, guidance and support by anyone caring for or working with a bereaved child or young person (i.e. a parent, teacher or GP) and, in most instances, by the bereaved child themselves.
Winston's Wish
Winston's Wish helps bereaved children and young people rebuild their lives after a family death. We offer practical support and guidance to families, to professionals and to anyone concerned about a grieving child.
Women's Aid
Free information and helpline for victims of domestic violence in England and Wales.
The Child Bereavement Trust
The Child Bereavement Trust works to improve the care offered by professionals to grieving families in the immediate crisis and in many months following the death of someone important in their lives. The site also contains helpful information for bereaved families and young people.