A list of charities and organisations that may be able to give you the emotional, practical and specialist support you need.
Emotional support and listening services
Samaritans
Available 24 hours a day, offering confidential emotional support for anyone experiencing distress, despair, or thoughts of suicide.
Telephone: 0116 270 0007 or 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: Samaritans
Richmond Fellowship, Leicestershire - crisis helpline
A listening service for people affected by a death. Provides advice on emotional support, practical and financial matters, and links to counselling or support groups.
Telephone: 0808 800 3302 (2pm to 9pm weekdays)
Email: Leicestershire.helpline@richmondfellowship.org.uk
General bereavement support
Cruse Bereavement Support
National bereavement charity offering counselling, guidance and emotional support after the death of someone close.
Telephone: 0116 288 4119 or 0808 808 1677
Website: Cruse bereavement support
Specialist bereavement services
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) - suicide
Support for people who have lost someone to suicide, including groups and peer-support services.
Telephone: 0300 111 5065
Website: Survivors of bereavement by suicide
Brake – road traffic collision support
Provides support for families bereaved or seriously injured in road traffic collisions.
Telephone: 0808 800 0401
Website: Brake, the road safety charity
Victim First - victims of crime
Offers emotional and practical support for people bereaved because of a crime.
Telephone: 0800 953 9595
Email: victimfirst@catch-22.org.uk
Website: Victim first – Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Psychological therapies and counselling
NHS Talking Therapies - vita health group
Provides NHS-funded psychological therapies, including counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Email: enquiries@vhg.co.uk
Website: Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Talking therapies | Vita health group