Bereavement Helpline Numbers

Bereavement Helpline Numbers and Some Text Services

AtaLoss Counsellor Live Chat Service

You can live-chat to a professional on AtaLoss Counsellor Chat on this website.
Available 9-9 Monday to Friday.
Available here.

Cruse Bereavement Support 

Offers free, confidential support for those grieving the loss of a loved one. 
Helpline: 0808 808 1677 
Website: Cruse Bereavement Support 

Child Bereavement UK - For Families When a Child of Any Age Dies or Is Dying, and Children Facing Bereavement

Supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement. 
Helpline: 0800 02 888 40 
Website: Child Bereavement UK 

Winston's Wish - Support for Bereaved Children, Young People, and Their Families

Helpline: 08088 020 021 
Website: Winston's Wish

Samaritans - Emotional Support to Anyone in Distress

Helpline: 116 123 
Website: Samaritans

Mental Health Services

NHS - Mental Health Support

Call 111 and select option 2 to speak to the NHS Mental Health Crisis Response Service 24/7 
Website: Mental health - NHS 

Papyrus - Prevention of Young Suicide

Under 35s can call 0800 068 4141, Text 88247 or email: pat@papyrus-uk.org 24/7 
Website: Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention

Mind - Mental Health Support

Call 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Helpline: 0300 102 1234
Website: Mind   

Shout 85258 -24/7 Mental Health Text Service for Crisis Support

Text “SHOUT” to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text “YM” if you’re under 19.
Website: Shout

Calm - Mental Health Forum and Chat for Men

From 5pm -  midnight every day.
Call or WhatsApp 0800 585 858 
Website: Campaign Against Living Miserably