Suicide Bereavement Support
A free and confidential service for anyone affected by suicide
The Suicide Bereavement Support service is for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide in Highlands and Argyll & Bute.
Our specially trained staff can provide personalised support based on your needs at the time. We can provide you with a space to talk through the many and complex emotions felt after a suicide and offer compassionate support as you navigate your loss.
We are also here to help with practical things; such as making funeral arrangements, or talking to hospitals, GPs or the police.
If you are currently being supported by another agency, please ask them to refer you to the service. Your GP can also do this for you.
We deliver this service in the Highlands and Argyll & Bute but you can also access the service if you live in any of the delivery areas, or the death of your loved one took place in one of the delivery areas.
We partner with Penumbra Mental Health for the Suicide Bereavement Support service, who deliver support in Ayrshire and Arran.
“The service helps me explore how I feel. Having the time and space to do this, allows me to cope and manage other daily situations. It has helped my mental health having this outlet.”
contact
You can call us on 0800 471 4768 and leave a message or you can email us direct at suicidebereavementsupport@nhs.scot. Please don’t hesitate to call or email if you want any further information.
We can provide support over the phone, by secure video calling or face to face. We will always contact you within 24 hours of you making contact and support is available for as long as it needed. In most cases, ongoing support will be provided by the same person.