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Beside Project
The Beside Project is here to support you when you have lost a loved one to suicide. We offer emotional and practical support to people aged over 16, whether you are a family member, next of kin or a loved one.
We work across Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset. We are sadly unable to offer support to those who have experienced a historical bereavement by suicide.
What you can expect from us
- We accept self-referrals and will contact you within 72 hours of receiving your referral
- Emotional and practical support tailored to your needs
- Working closely with other agencies, including your GP, to ensure you receive the support, advice and guidance that you need
- Supporting you with funeral arrangements
- Support in the time before, during and after the inquest
- Face to face and telephone support
- Working closely with other agencies who offer specialist support when children are involved.
Find out more
You can contact the team by emailing beside.project@nhs.net.
You can also call Second Step reception on 0117 909 6630 and ask for a call back from the Beside Project.
"We're here for you. It’s natural to feel all sorts of emotions at a time like this. We want you to know that we’re here for you, and that you’re not alone."
Useful websites & helplines
supportaftersuicide.org.uk
Information and resources for people who have been bereaved or affected by suicide.
cruse.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care
Freephone helpline: 0808 808 1677
Mon to Friday 9.30am–5pm
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9.30am–8pm
Saturday to Sunday 10am–2pm
uksobs.org
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
National helpline: 0300 111 5065
Monday to Sunday 9am–9pm
papyrus-uk.org
A national charity dedicated to preventing young suicide
0800 068 4141
Text: 07860 039967
Everyday 9am–Midnight
thecalmzone.net
The Campaign Against Living Miserably, providing support for young men
Freephone helpline: 0800 585 858
Everyday 5pm–Midnight
samaritans.org
24 hour Freephone helpline: 116 12
www.griefencounter.org.uk/
Supporting bereaved children and young adults:
0808 802 0111
Weekdays 9am-9pm. Online chat also available.
www.winstonswish.org/
Supporting children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling.
Free helpline: 08088 020 021
9am-5pm Monday-Friday
www.tcf.org.uk/
Supporting bereaved parents and their families.
Helpline: 0345 123 2304
Open every day of the year from 10:00-16:00 and 19:00-22:00
Online chat also available
You can also read CASS's guide on How to Talk about Suicide.