Bereavement Support
PIPS Hope and Support – Bereavement Support
At PIPS Hope and Support, we understand that losing a loved one to suicide is a profound and life-changing experience. Grief can feel overwhelming, isolating, and difficult to navigate. That is why we provide a range of bereavement support services to help individuals, families, and communities cope with their loss, find comfort, and begin the healing process.
One-to-One Bereavement Support
Losing a loved one to suicide is a deeply personal and life-changing experience. At PIPS Hope and Support, we understand that everyone’s grief journey is different, which is why we offer one-to-one bereavement support tailored to the individual needs of those affected.
Our Family Support Workers provide non-clinical emotional and practical support in a way that feels most comfortable for you—whether in our PIPS Hope and Support offices or in the privacy of your own home.
How We Support You
Confidential, One-to-One Support
Our compassionate and experienced Family Support Workers offer a safe, private space to talk, share your feelings, and explore your grief without judgment.
Flexible Location – In Our Offices or Your Home
We provide bereavement support in our welcoming PIPS Hope and Support offices, or, if preferred, in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you feel safe and supported in a space that works best for you.
Practical Guidance & Emotional Support
While we do not provide clinical therapy, our Family Support Workers offer guidance, reassurance, and coping strategies to help individuals and families navigate grief. This includes:
- Listening and understanding without judgment
- Providing emotional reassurance during difficult times
- Signposting to additional resources and services if needed
- Helping families communicate and cope together
Support for Individuals & Families
Our bereavement support is available to anyone affected by suicide, including parents, siblings, children, partners, and friends. We also offer family-focused sessions to help loved ones navigate grief together.
Bereavement Support Groups
Our Monthly Bereavement Support Groups offer a safe, welcoming space where families, friends, and individuals who have experienced this type of loss can come together, share their grief, and find support in a compassionate community. No registration is required – we operate an Open Door Policy. More information about each of our support groups can be accessed here.
A Community of Healing
Grief after suicide is a deeply personal journey, but you are not alone. Our support group provides an environment of understanding, connection, and shared experiences, helping members process their grief in a way that feels supportive and safe.
Hope Through Shared Experience
While no two people experience loss in exactly the same way, coming together with others who have faced similar grief can offer comfort. For those newly bereaved, hearing from others who are further along in their healing journey can be a reassuring and hopeful experience. Likewise, those who have been grieving for longer may find a sense of purpose and affirmation in sharing their story and supporting others.
A Different Perspective
Grief can be overwhelming, and sometimes, it helps to see things through a different lens. Connecting with others who have navigated similar losses may provide insights, coping strategies, and reassurance that healing is possible.
A Sense of Belonging
Following a loss, it is common to feel isolated or disconnected. Being part of a support group helps create a sense of community, where individuals can share openly, without fear of judgment, and feel accepted and understood.
- A safe and non-judgmental environment
- An opportunity to share experiences and emotions
- A place to learn coping strategies for grief and healing
- A chance to connect with others who truly understand
- A source of hope and reassurance for the journey ahead
How to Access Our Bereavement Support
You are welcome to join our support groups at any time. There is no need to register—simply attend when you feel ready. If you would like 1-1 Bereavement Support, or receive a bereavement pack, please contact us directly on the details below.
For more information, call: 028 3026 6195 or Email: info@pipshopeandsupport.org
At PIPS Hope and Support, we believe that no one should have to navigate grief alone. Together, we provide understanding, comfort, and hope.