ACROSS

Bereaved by Suicide Support Group

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support

Regions

MidCentral

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Referrals are accepted from a range of sources including self-referral

Description

The loss of someone through suicide can have a huge ripple effect. This support group endeavours to meet the needs of individuals by providing emotional support to those effected by such a loss.

The aims of this group are:

• To provide an opportunity for people bereaved by suicide to get support along with others who may have had a similar experience.
• To understand the nature of grief and find ways of coming to terms with the loss of a loved one.
• To help people maintain personal wellbeing.

Why a support group?

• A support group can provide reassurance that people are not alone in their experience and an opportunity to talk with others who have had the same feelings.
• This support group is facilitated by a trained Counsellor and is a confidential programme.