Bereaved by Suicide or Suspected Suicide Support
We aim to provide early assistance, practical support and signposting to people bereaved by suicide or suspected suicide within the last two years, e.g. support with arranging a funeral, advice on finance difficulties, advise on the coroner inquest procedure, referral to specialist counselling.
We can also provide support to those bereaved by suicide historically, e.g. signposting to specialist counselling.
PTHB working in partnership with the voluntary sector to provide postvention support across Powys.
First hand – making sense of lasting emotions after the death of someone you didn’t know
Website: https://first-hand.org.uk/
Finding the words – how to support someone bereaved or affected by suicide
MIND Brecon and District
Mental Health Charity that aims to improve the mental well-being for people in Brecon and District.
MIND Mid and North Powys
Mental Health Charity that aims to improve the mental well-being for people in Mid and North Powys.
Ponthafren
Mental health and crisis support in North Powys.
The DPJ Foundation is a Welsh mental health charity to support those in agriculture and rural communities with mental health
MIND Ystradgynlais
Mental Health Charity that aims to improve the mental well-being for people in Ystradgynlais.
https://minditv.org.uk/our-services/bereaved-by-suicide-peer-support-group/
Bereaved through Alcohol and Drugs (BEAD)
BEADs aim is to be a source of information, support and hope for anyone whose loved one has died as a result of drug or alcohol use.
PAPYRUS - prevention of young suicide, for people under 35 and those who support them
Hopeline; 0800 068 4141
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
NSPA - The collective voice of over 7,150 people bereaved by suicide in the UK
https://nspa.org.uk/resource/from-grief-to-hope-data-and-analysis/
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Paying for a funeral can be very expensive and our service can help you apply for additional financial support, if you are in receipt of certain benefits, you can apply directly using the links below. You could get a Funeral Expenses Payment (also called a Funeral Payment) and need help to pay for a funeral you’re arranging. Get help with funeral costs (Funeral Expenses Payment): Eligibility - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) There are also other types of benefits available including the Bereavement Support Payment. This benefit is available for spouse, civil partnerships and long-term partners who are paying National insurance contributions. Bereavement Support Payment claim form - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) |
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Citizens Advice can help you to review your finances and check if you are eligible for any additional support. You may also be entitled to: Extra Pension Payment & Lone Pensioner Allowance Universal Credit Housing Benefit Rates Relief |