Support & Resources for those Affected & Bereaved by Suicide

A website of support, services & resources for those affected and bereaved by suicide in South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw.

Front cover of 'Walk with us' toolkit

In 2021 Chilypep received funding from NHS South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop a toolkit to support children, young people and families affected and bereaved by suicide. From speaking to those affected we soon discovered that a big issue preventing people from getting support was not knowing where to turn to. This website has been created in recognition this.

We hope you find the map of local support and services, national websites and organisations, and useful online resources helpful.

If you would like to highlight any more services or resources to us to be added to the site please email: info@chilypep.org.uk.


Services Map

Map of Services and support in South Yorkshire. How to use: Either scroll through the menu to see a list of services which you can click on. Or click on the points to see what services are near you. Or search for a specific address to see what is near by.


National Help, Advice & Info

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 CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)  - A charity which exists to prevent male suicide in the UK. There is a free helpline available 5pm-midnight 0800 58 58 58.

 Child Bereavement UK  - Support and advice for bereaved families. There is a free helpline available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm 0800 02 888 40.

 Childhood Bereavement Network  - The hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK.

 Cruse Bereavement Support  - We help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning. We are volunteer led, our Helpline opening hours: Monday: 9.30am-5pm, Tuesday- Thursday: 9.30am-8pm, Friday: 9.30am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday: 10am -2pm Phone: 0808 808 1677

 Depression Alliance  - Helping People Overcome Depression. They provide a comprehensive resources to help you on your path to happiness.

 Grief Encounter  - We work closely with individuals, families, schools and professionals to offer a way through the anxiety, fear and isolation so often caused by grief. Helpline avilable: Monday-Friday 9 am-9pm. Phone 0808 802 0111.

 Mind  -Support and information for anyone suffering from a mental health problem. Please call our Infoline on 0300 123 3393 Email  info@mind.org.uk 

 PAPYRUS (Prevention of young suicide)  - HOPELine is Papyrus' confidential suicide prevention helpline and can be accessed by phone or text. Helpline is available 9am until midnight every day. Call: 0800 068 4141, Text: 07860 039967, Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

 Parent Lifeline  -  Emotional support and advice to parents under stress of any kind. Helpline available 9am – 1pm, 7pm – 11pm, daily. Call 0114 272 6575.

 Rethink Mental Illness  - They offer support and advice to help improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through a network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. Helpline available 9:30am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday except bank holidays. Call: 0808 801 0525.

 Samaritans  - Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call: 116-123 Email  Jo@samaritans.org 

 Saneline  - Practical information, crisis care and emotional support to anybody affected by mental health problems. SANEline is open between 4pm to 10pm, 365 days a year. Call: 0300 304 7000.

 Shout  - A free, confidential, 24/7 text support line in the UK, offering texters immediate support with issues such as suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, abuse, self-harm, relationship problems and bullying. Text line available 24/ Text: 8525.

 Suicide & Co  - Supporting bereaved individuals and opening up conversations around suicide-related grief. Email:  info@suicideandco.org .

 Support after suicide partnership  - The Support After Suicide Partnership brings together suicide bereavement organisations and people with lived experience, to achieve a vision that everyone bereaved or affected by suicide is offered timely and appropriate support.

 The Compassionate Friends  - Supporting bereaved parents and their families. Open 10am - 4pm, 7 - 10pm every day of the year. Call: 0345 123 2304. Email: helpline@tcf.org.uk

 The Coroner's Court Support Service  - The Coroners’ Courts Support Service (CCSS) is an independent voluntary organisation whose trained volunteers offer emotional support and practical help to bereaved families, witnesses and others attending an Inquest at a Coroner’s Court. Call: 0300 111 2141. Email:  info@ccsupport.org.uk 

 Walk With Us  - A toolkit supporting children, young people and families affected or bereaved by suicide. Co-produced with children and young people.

 Windowed and Young (WAY)  - Information and peer support. Social and support network for widowed people under 50.

 Winston's Wish  - Practical support for bereaved children, young people and their families, including publications. Helpline available Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. Call: 08088 020 021.


Free Online Resources

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 A Guide to Coroner Services for Bereaved People  - A guide explaining the coroner's process and what to expect; note that this is not specific to deaths by suicide.


 Alright Pal?  - is a Barnsley based campaign all about starting conversations around mental health and wellbeing as the first steps to suicide prevention. The site contains mental health and suicide prevention resources.


 CHIL Sleep Toolkit  - A toolkit created by young people for young people with tips and techniques to help with sleep.


 Finding the Words  - How to support someone who has been bereaved and affected by suicide


 Help is at Hand  - A Guide to support those after experiencing a death by suicide, offering both practial advice as well as support to unpack emotions you may be experiencing.


 Mental Health First Aid Kit  - A toolkit of tools and tecnhiques to support your mental health and emotional wellbeing. Made by young people for young people.


 A Mental Health Guidebook  - A mental health guidebook of tools and techniques to support your mental health and emotional wellbeing, made by young people who experience special educational needs and disabilities for other young people.

 Support and Guidance for Bereaved People Attending Inquests  - Support and guidance developed by the Coroners' Courts Support Service.


 The Inquest Handbook  - A guide for bereaved families, friends and advisors into the inquest process.


 The Road Ahead  -  A guide to dealing with the impact of suicide.


 Walk with us  - A toolkit for supporting children, young people and families affected or bereaved by suicide. Co-produced with children and young people.

Created by Laura Abott and Courtenay-Elle Crichton-Turley for   Chilypep 

Front cover of 'Walk with us' toolkit