Cruse bereavement support
Cruse offers a free and confidential service to anyone affected and bereaved by suicide, or suspected suicide.
How the service works
When someone dies by suicide, or suspected suicide, it can be one of the most difficult and distressing times of someone’s life. The impact on families, friends and communities can be devastating.
Some people need support straight away, others reach out later – and that’s ok. We are all different and our own personal circumstances will also be different.
Whether you need emotional support or practical support, our team of specialists are here to help you.
Individuals can refer at any stage in their bereavement or other agencies can make a referral on their behalf (The Portsmouth Mental Health Hub, their GP, the coroner, a police officer, or a funeral director are examples).
How can Cruse help?
Cruse offers a range of bereavement support services to adults, children and young people. The support can be provided in a variety of ways that meet your individual needs such as:
- Individual support for adults
- Individual support for children and young people and their families
- Practical support when dealing with the Police or Coroner
- Help on an individual basis, in groups or community settings
- Support for schools and workplaces
- Cruse can also put you in touch with other local services that can help
To find out more call 03305550129 or visit crusenow.org.uk – you can also make a referral for yourself or somebody else using the online referral form on the website.
Get in touch
Our friendly team at the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub are here to help.
Get a call back
Enter your details and someone will call you back between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health help, please call 111 – the NHS non-emergency number. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is free from any phone. They have specialist mental health nurses who can support adults and young people.
In a life-threatening emergency, always call 999.