Bereaved by suicide free support service launched Berkshire-wide
At the start of July a free support service for families bereaved by suicide was launched.
The service is being run by Victim Support (a specialist charity which provides practical and emotional support to vulnerable groups). The service has been commissioned by Slough Borough Council, Wokingham Borough Council, and Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT).
This service will provide residents who are bereaved by suicide with a specialist case worker who will work closely with them to provide practical help and emotional support. Including support navigating the criminal justice system and Coroner’s Court, support with arranging funeral proceedings and accessing supportive funds if eligible, and support to help families cope with the psychological effects of trauma.
Natasa Pantelic, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “This excellent new service will help assist people who are suffering bereavement by suicide; the service will offer a listening ear and a helping hand at a very difficult time. We are extremely proud to be working with Victim Support, Wokingham Borough Council and BHFT on such an important project.”
This service forms part of the Berkshire-wide Suicide Prevention Plan and aims to improve the long-term outlook, resilience and wellbeing of people directly bereaved by suicide. The service is free, confidential and will be tailored to your needs.
To be referred to this service, please email: BBS.support@victimsupport.org.uk You can also call the free Victim Support line on: 0808 16 89 111, 24 hours a day, every day.
For more information visit: www.victimsupport.org.uk/bereaved-berkshire
The service is being run by Victim Support (a specialist charity which provides practical and emotional support to vulnerable groups). The service has been commissioned by Slough Borough Council, Wokingham Borough Council, and Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT).
This service will provide residents who are bereaved by suicide with a specialist case worker who will work closely with them to provide practical help and emotional support. Including support navigating the criminal justice system and Coroner’s Court, support with arranging funeral proceedings and accessing supportive funds if eligible, and support to help families cope with the psychological effects of trauma.
Natasa Pantelic, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “This excellent new service will help assist people who are suffering bereavement by suicide; the service will offer a listening ear and a helping hand at a very difficult time. We are extremely proud to be working with Victim Support, Wokingham Borough Council and BHFT on such an important project.”
This service forms part of the Berkshire-wide Suicide Prevention Plan and aims to improve the long-term outlook, resilience and wellbeing of people directly bereaved by suicide. The service is free, confidential and will be tailored to your needs.
To be referred to this service, please email: BBS.support@victimsupport.org.uk You can also call the free Victim Support line on: 0808 16 89 111, 24 hours a day, every day.
For more information visit: www.victimsupport.org.uk/bereaved-berkshire
