Bereavement Services
In Stockport
Beechwood Cancer Care
Beechwood understand that the loss of a loved one can be one of the most devastating events to experience. It’s a time when help and support are vital, as those experiencing bereavement often feel isolated, alone and that there is no-one else who fully understands what they are going through.
There’s no right or wrong way to experience grief, however, please know you don’t have to go through it alone, Beechwood’s team are here to support you, as and when you ‘re ready.
Our environment isn’t medical, clinical, solemn or intimidating. We offer a welcoming space that nurtures a wrap-around supportive approach to well-being and where balance can be restored.
If it sounds like Beechwood offers the type of support you need, simply get in touch. We’ll help you access our services and support from there.
If you’d like to talk to someone or require information you can use the contact details below.
Contact Details
0161 476 0384
enquiries@beechwoodcancercare.co.uk
Chelford Grove Stockport Greater Manchester SK3 8LS
Talking Therapies (previously Healthy Minds) (Pennine care)
Talking Therapies is for people over the age of 16 years and registered with a GP in the Stockport area.
They offer advice, support and treatment if you're struggling with your mental health; providing links to an online mental health self-help service called SilverCloud or their team of Healthy Mind therapists. They too can signpost you to help with any money worries you may have.
Contact Details
0161 716 5640
Talking Therapies, Brookfield House, 193-195 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK2 6NG
Children of Jannah
Children of Jannah understand how devastating and heart breaking the loss of a child can be. With compassion, empathy and without judgement, Children of Jannah will support you during your most difficult of times and hold at our core the Muslim belief that all children who die enter Heaven (called Jannah in Arabic). This belief helps them to provide support through a faith perspective and education to thousands of families in the UK and beyond, who have been affected by the tragic loss of a child.
You can contact Children of Jannah via the confidential Live Chat available via the website where you can speak to a Support specialist. You can also get in touch via the support line on 0161480515, drop us an email for help and to find out more about their meeting groups and online parent forums.
Contact Details
4 Vernon St, Stockport SK1 1TY, UK
In other areas or Nationwide services
Cruse Bereavement Care
At Cruse Bereavement Support, we help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning. We’re here to help people cope after a death. We offer free and confidential support services, and are open to all, no matter when a death occurred. Cruse services are accessed by self-referral and this can be done by contacting the local Cruse service via the website.
If extra support is needed, the Cruse National helpline, offers emotional support and volunteers will be able to discuss what help is available in your area.
0808 808 1677
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service is here for anyone living in Greater Manchester who has been bereaved or affected by a death, no matter the cause of death or how long it’s been. If you’re grieving and need support, please give us a call or email. Our friendly bereavement practitioners are here to listen and help find the right support for you.
The service also has dedicated suicide bereavement practitioners to ensure that those bereaved or affected by suicide can speak to someone who will have a greater understanding of what they may be going through and help them access appropriate support.
**Please note - we are not a counselling service
Contact Details
0161 983 0902
Gaddum centre
Gaddum is a charity leader in providing health and wellbeing services in Greater Manchester. If you need help, someone to talk to or to speak up on your behalf, the Gaddum team can help. Gaddum works in advocacy; providing you with a voice and will support you to look after your rights, they offer carers support and therapy services including adult and child counselling, palliative care and a safe space for the BAME community.
Contact Details
0161 834 6069
Gaddum, St. Wilfrid's Enterprise Centre, Royce Road, Manchester, M15 5BJ
Sands
Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity in the UK. They work nationally to reduce baby deaths through promoting better maternity care and funding research whilst offering support for anyone affected by the death of a baby. Sands understand how devastating it is when a baby dies as many of the team have been through the experience themselves.
They know that everyone grieves differently and there is no right or wrong way. Some people may be happy to talk, others might take comfort from quietly reading about others experiences, while some may prefer to meet face to face and share their experience.
There are a number of ways you can contact Sands; the helpline on 0808 164 3332 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 9pm Tuesday and Thursday evenings., by email and the GriefChat on their website. Sands also offer support through the online and face to face groups and their bereavement app.
Contact Details
0808 164 3332
Groups sessions hosted at Torkington Centre, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 4PY
Shine a light on suicide /Greater Manchester Suicide information service for bereavement
Shine a Light on Suicide has been commissioned by the Greater Manchester Suicide Prevention Programme Board; part of the Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership. Their aim is to prevent suicide and help anyone bereaved by suicide or those dealing with suicidal thoughts.
Shine a light on Suicide are bringing suicide out of the dark in Greater Manchester because it affects us all. Whether you’re feeling suicidal, worried someone else is, or have lost someone to suicide, you’re not alone.
Being bereaved by suicide is not easy. You may be feeling a whole range of emotions. No matter what you’re going through or if you want to talk to someone about finding the right support, Shine a light on Suicide provide names of local and national organisations on their website. Alternatively call the Greater Manchester Suicide Bereavement Info Service on 0161 983 0700.
Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm excluding bank holidays), or email sb.is@nhs.net.
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