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Adult Sibling GriefThis site is dedicated to the formation of a support community for those who have suffered the devastating loss of an adult sibling. Although the subjects of death, dying, and grief are more widely discussed now than in years past, the subject of adult sibling grief has been largely ignored by the grief support community, leaving surviving adult siblings to endure their grief in silence.
Beareavement Online Support Group A community of patients, family members and friends dedicated to dealing with Bereavement, together.
Child Bereavement This site was created in memory of Dee Hyde's son, Daniel, who tragically died in a car accident on 1 May 2003. This beautiful site is a place were you can talk and remember your child. There will be free help there for anyone who wants help to build a web page for their child. Someone who will listen. And hopefully a trust fund set up to help those who need extra help in terrible time they are going through.
Cruse Bereavement CareCruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone suffering a bereavement caused by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss.
Elemaitch Counselling A safe, non-judgmental environment where you can talk, cry, laugh, feel angry, or do something creative, to enable you to start moving forward in your life. Open to women, children and families. Among the many issues covered are families going through divorce and parenting issues, children and teenagers also dealing with divorce and family issues, and women going through pregnancy.
George Anderson Grief Support ProgramsThe George Anderson Grief Support Programs offer those who seek answers about the Other Side and departed loved ones an incredible opportunity to gain from George's experiences, and witness first-hand the healing power of contact with the Hereafter. George Anderson has been labelled "The world's greatest living medium". For nearly thirty years, people all over the world have been astounded by the simple spirituality and amazing ability to bridge the void between the living and the dead that George Anderson possesses.
GriefLink (Australia) The deep effect that a death may have on an individual is often underestimated. GriefLink has been set up as a community resource on death-related grief, and is particularly for bereaved individuals and families, friends and carers of the bereaved, bereavement support groups, health and welfare professionals and educational institutions.
Healing Hearts for Bereaved Parents HEALING HEARTS for Bereaved Parents is dedicated to providing grief support and services to parents who are suffering as the result of the loss of their child or children. The volunteers at HEALING HEARTS are there to help. They have known the pain that the death of a child brings. They have struggled with and worked on their grief and finally have made peace with that sorrow.
Their purpose is to offer understanding, suggestions for coping, support, friendship, and most of all hope to all bereaved parents. Parents who have lost a child as a result of miscarriage or stillbirth are equally welcome as those who have lost children to illness, accident or violence.
Healing The Hurt This British site has only been live since the beginning of December 2002, but it is sadly growing daily. The site is intended to be an online support group for those bereaved by suicide. Visitors are invited to share their stories, feelings, and experiences and to give and receive support, without judgement. For this purpose there is a Discussion Board and you are warmly invited to join in, or indeed start, any discussion, on any topic.
Sharing Grief Awakening Life: Sharing Grief Awakening Life is a grief resource network offering many opportunities for healing the bereaved heart. They have a bi-monthly newsletter, grief links, card exchange, music resources and much more.
Teardrop Angels A supportive forum for anyone who has lost a child. The owner of the site would like to offer his assistance to anyone who needs free graphics for their memorial pages and is happy to receive emails at quinn73@cableone.net
The Bereavement Journey The Bereavement Journey is a place where anyone who has lost a loved one can find support. As you travel on your bereavement journey we are here to help you every step of the way. Our promise to you is that the pain diminishes and you will one day find pleasure in life, although nothing can compare to the happiness that you had when your loved one was still alive. You will always love and miss your loved one until you meet them again. Until that time comes, may you find the support you need here.
The Compassionate FriendsThe 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. We also offer support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping the family.
HOPE for Suicide Attempters This group is for those who have attempted suicide and for self-injurers. We are offering hope and friendship as a tool to prevent future attempts.
Project SPEARProject SPEAR is a British charity dedicated to helping those who fit into the extensive category of self-harm. SPEAR supports, befriends, empowers and encourages people. They work with people that are vulnerable and encourage their development and gently nurture an individual towards their goals and at their pace.
Samaritans Samaritans is an organisation available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Tel: 08457 90 90 90 (UK)
Tel: 1850 60 90 90 (Republic of Ireland)
For people who would rather write than talk on the phone, Samaritans also has an e-mail service: jo@samaritans.org
Suicide Crisis Center Call 1-800-784-2433, Toll-Free Nationwide USA 24 hours / 7 days a week.
Depression Alliance Depression Alliance is the leading UK charity for people affected by depression. This web site contains information about the symptoms of depression, treatments for depression, as well as Depression Alliance campaigns and local groups.
Support Line (UK) Support Line offers confidential emotional support on the telephone for children, young adults and adults. You can phone the support line on (020) 8554 9004
Befrienders International Befrienders listen to people who are lonely, despairing or considering suicide. They don't judge them, don't tell them what to do. They listen. That may not sound much - but it can make the difference between life and death.
SANE SANE is one of the UK's leading charities concerned with improving the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. SANELINE 0845 767 8000 is the national out of hours telephone helpline providing information and support for anyone affected by mental health problems, including families, carers and health care professionals and service users themselves. Trained volunteers can offer callers a range of information and
emotional support, from facts about symptoms and treatments, the services available to them or reassurance during a time of crisis."
Drugscope DrugScope is the UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs. Their aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk. They provide quality drug information, promote effective responses to drug taking, undertake research at local, national and international levels, advise on policy-making, encourage informed debate and speak for their member organisations working on the ground.
Tackling DrugsDrugs.gov.uk is the cross-government website to support the National Drug Strategy and the work of Drug Action Teams. It contains information for DATs and interested individuals to find out about the Government's Drug Strategy.
National Drugs Helpline The National Drugs Helpline gives information and advice to anyone in the UK concerned about drugs. This includes drug users, their families, friends and people who work with them.
Not My Kid.org Not My Kid, Inc. is dedicated to facilitating improved understanding about youth behavioral health issues including suicide, drug abuse, eating disorders and depression.
Family Trauma Group The Family Trauma Group is a UK-based free advice centre for assisting families who may have to deal with a wide range of anxiety related problems. These could be the result of having a family member who is suffering from a condition called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or some of the other related anxiety disorders.
Walk For Talk (Canadian -National verbal abuse prevention initiative) Walk For Talk has been developed to help anyone having a problem with verbal abuse, whether in their home, their school, the workplace or in sports. The site was developed by Tami Martell after one of her six children was a victim of verbal abuse for four years.
