Support Groups and Resources for Help
You don't have to face grief alone. There are free support resources you can turn to at any moment.
Helplines
Free, round-the-clock lines help when you need to talk things out or when it has all become too much. You can call anonymously and at any time.
Support groups
Gatherings of people who have lived through loss give you the sense that you are not alone. Sharing with those who understand can be deeply healing.
Emergency help
If there is a threat to life or thoughts of harming yourself, call the single emergency number 112 or an ambulance at 103 right away.
How to choose support
Some find an anonymous call easier, others a live group or a one-on-one therapist; it's fine to try different things. If the first professional or format doesn't fit, it doesn't mean help isn't working. Look for whatever lets you breathe a little easier.
- Helplines, anonymous and round-the-clock.
- Support groups for those who have lived through loss.
- A threat to life, call 112 or 103.
- Try different forms of help.
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