You don't have to do this alone

When to seek extra help

Speak to a doctor or qualified counsellor if grief is making daily life difficult. You do not need to wait a set length of time to ask for help.

• If you have thoughts of ending your life, contact a crisis service above. If you are in immediate danger, call emergency services now.
• Intense longing or preoccupation with the person is stopping you living day to day.
• You're relying on alcohol, drugs or medication to cope.
• You can't eat, sleep, work or care for yourself or others.
• The death was traumatic and you have flashbacks or nightmares.

In England you can also self-refer to free NHS Talking Therapies without seeing your GP.

Bereavement & emotional support

• Cruse Bereavement Support

  Bereavement helpline and support. Check the website for opening hours.

  Visit website
  0808 808 1677

• At a Loss

  Signposting to bereavement services near you.

  ataloss.org

• Marie Curie Support Line

  Bereavement support, including telephone sessions.

  Visit website
  0800 090 2309

• The Compassionate Friends

  For parents who have lost a child of any age.

  Visit website
  0345 123 2304

• Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

  For anyone bereaved by suicide.

  Visit website
  0300 111 5065

• Sands

  Pregnancy loss and baby death.

  Visit website
  0808 164 3332

• WAY Widowed and Young

  Peer support if your partner died before you were 51.

  widowedandyoung.org.uk

• Mind

  Mental health information and local services.

  mind.org.uk

If you're somewhere else

For immediate danger, call your local emergency number. Find A Helpline lists support by country, language and topic; availability varies by service.