A suicide in a community is devastating and will have far reaching and long term consequences. The impact of the death will be felt by many and can increase the vulnerability of others to death by suicide.
This document is designed to provide education staff and other practitioners with advice and guidance around how to prevent suicides amongst young people and also how to respond to a suicide in a community; to provide effective support to young people, families and staff; and reduce the likelihood of any further deaths.
In the event of a suicide Samaritans Step by Step Service provides practical support to help schools prepare for, and recover from, a suspected or attempted suicide. Find more information in the document below or call the service on 0808 168 2528
Support for Family Members Bereaved by Suicide
Support After Suicide Partnership – this website brings UK services together to make sure everyone bereaved by suicide is offered timely and appropriate support. Click on the link below to access.
After A Suicide – Scotland – Support After Suicide
Support for Children Affected by Suicide
Winston’s Wish offers specialist suicide bereavement support for families, children and young people (up to 25) when someone important has taken their own life. This website also provides information and advice about how to talk to children about suicide.
Suicide Bereavement Support | Death Through Suicide | Winston’s Wish
How to get suicide bereavement support
The experienced Helpline team can provide immediate guidance, advice, resources and support to families bereaved by suicide and the professionals supporting them. Find out more about the support we offer by contacting us (open 8am-8pm, weekdays) by:
- Call: 08088 020 021
- Email: ask@winstonswish.org
- Use our live chat
- Text or WhatsApp us on 07418 341 800. (You must be 13 or older to receive support via WhatsApp).
SAMH After a Suicide
This guide to practical and emotional support following a bereavement by suicide has been produced by the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) to help support and signpost individuals bereaved by suicide.
Click on the image below to access the document.
