WorkWell
WorkWell is an initiative supporting individuals in the Black Country with health conditions or disabilities to find, retain, or return to work. It offers personalised plans through trained Work and Health Coaches, addressing employment barriers with tailored guidance on rights, workplace adjustments, and skill building. Available for residents in the Black Country aged 16+ facing
Bereavement, Grief and Loss Leaflet
Sandwell bereavement leaflet can be a compassionate resource to help those grieving to navigate their emotions and provide immediate access to contact information for local and national bereavement services. Professionally printed leaflets are available upon request
SANDS
Sands are here to save babies’ lives and support anyone affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. SANDS Bereavement Support Services offer safe spaces for you to grieve and find support, whether you are a parent, sibling, grandparent, NHS professional or friend. SANDS team includes Bereavement Support Services Officers, counsellors and other
National Bereavement Service
The National Bereavement Service provides practical and emotional assistance after a death. If you or a loved one is experiencing loss, you can access free support today
Marie Curie – Bereavement Support
This service is for adults aged 18 or above, who are grieving after someone has died from a terminal illness. Whether you’re grieving for someone who died recently or a long time ago, we can help by talking through your feelings, sharing information, or simply listening. They don’t offer counselling, but can give you emotional
Dorothy Parkes Centre
The Dorothy Parkes Centre offers various projects providing support to improve wellbeing.Allotment – Weekly volunteer sessions where everyone is welcome to get involved. Activities vary with the changing seasons and can include sowing seeds, potting on plants, preparing raised beds, planting, weeding, and general plot maintenance. Staff are always happy to share their knowledge of
NHS 111
Specially trained mental health staff will speak to you, discuss your urgent needs, and assess the best way to support you depending on your symptoms
Sandwell Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team
Our service is for adults aged 18 – 65 years old going through a severe mental health crisis as an alternative to hospital admission. We offer a flexible patient centred service and aim to treat individuals with minimum disruption to their lives. To access our service, you need to be referred by your GP or
Child Line
Available for anyone under 19 years old. The number is free to call. Help and advice about a wide range of issues, talk to a 1-to-1 counsellor online through your free account in chat, email or post on the message boards. Help is also accessible in
Samaritans
Call, email and write a letter for free (no postage required!). There is also a free Samaritans self-help app. We provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or have suicidal thoughts. This is for any age