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
Grief Encounter
Grief Encounter helps bereaved children, young people and their families find hope and healing through a range of services and resources
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
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
Calm Harm (App)
Calm Harm is a clinician-developed free app that helps manage the urge to self-harm. This is for young people 13 years old and over. Available on Android and i
7 Cups
7 Cups is a free app for 13+ years old where it can connect you anonymously and securely to real listeners in a 1-to-1 chat. A 7 Cups listener doesn’t judge or try to solve problems and say what to do. They just listen. They are also accessible for chat via their website. It is
YoungMinds and YoungMinds Parent Helpline
Young Minds offer free, confidential online and telephone support, including information and advice, to any adult worried about the emotional problems, behaviour or mental health of a child or young person up to the age of 25. They also offer three different services to parents and carers who are concerned about their child’s mental health,
Winston’s Wish
We support grieving children and young people after the death of someone important. Anyone can reach out to us directly using our on-demand services, including live chat, helpline, email and text support. We also offer one-to-one sessions with bereavement support workers and counsellors; however these can only be accessed by making a referral. Anyone aged
The National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society can be contacted through the website. You can browse topics on their website to receive advice and guidance, there is an autism service directory, and there is also an online community where you can talk to your peers and volunteers about autism this is accessible by anyone. We also have an