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If you feel suicidal or have seriously harmed yourself, please seek urgent medical help. If you can’t do this by yourself, ask someone to help you.

  • Call 999 for an ambulance or go straight to A&E
  • Call 111
  • Call your local NHS Mental health team on 0800 328 4444
  • North London: call Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust’s Urgent Advice Line 0800 0234 650
  • South London: call South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust’s Urgent Advice Line on 0800 731 2864
  • Speak to a Samaritan on 116 123  
  • Text SHOUT to 85258

In this service, we work closely with existing bereavement services to offer tailored support. Our North West & South West London Service offer 1:1 support, short-term interventions, advocacy and liaison support before/after funerals and inquests, peer support groups, and signposting to other relevant organisations.

1:1 support

  • BWW Mind have access to a live Surveillance Hub where Police input information about suspected suicides.
  • Our support staff make contact with the bereaved family within 72 hours
  • We offer emotional & practical support and guidance
  • We understand that it’s a difficult time, and can help you to navigate difficult conversations and/or decisions
  • Support can be accessed before and after Funerals and Inquests

Signposting

  • If your situation falls outside our specialism, we can assist you to find the support you need from other organisations

Peer Support Groups

  • Peer Support Groups are a chance for people bereaved by a suicide to gain valuable insight and share personal experiences in a safe space, knowing they are not alone. Each group is facilitated by fully trained BWW Mind staff
  • The online group takes place every 2 weeks on a Wednesday at 14.00 (2.p.m)
  • The face-to-face group takes place every 8 weeks on a Tuesday at 18.00 (6.p.m), at 23 Monck Street, London, SW1P 2AE

+650

impactful sessions delivered annually to cater to the diverse needs of our clients

1/2

of the referrals from last year are still actively participating in our services

Who’s eligible:

People living in Croydon, Wandsworth, Kingston, Richmond, Sutton, Merton, Hillingdon; Hounslow, Harrow, Ealing; Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Brent.

How to access us:

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