Support and advice for families. Support and advice for professionals who are helping families. Resources for borrowing by people, families and professionals. We also provide training for other organisations to assist them in responding appropriately and sensitively to young people who are bereft. Children's Hospice Southwest Little Bridge House Redlands Road Fremington Barnstaple EX31 2PZ Caroline Jenner or Claire Mather, 321999 caroline.jenner@chsw.org.uk claire.mather@chsw.org.uk Befriending Bereavement Care – Exeter and District Branch 3 Palace Gate Exeter EX1 1JA Liz Eddy, Administrator 01392 272406 One to one confidential bereavement support service for people of all ages. Counsellors visit people in their own homes or agreed venue by appointment. Training and talks about bereavement for organisation, schools etc. Please note: we will see all people who have suffered a bereavement. We do not undertake general counselling.
Plymouth Road Totnes TQ9 5NE Stroke Association SW Regional Office The Exeter Stroke Centre Bradley House Harrier Way Exeter EX2 8HU Tel: 01392 447364 Fax:01392 447367 info@stroke.org.uk Regional Manage: danny.hames@stroke.org.uk Information, advice and support for stroke sufferers and families. Link to stroke clubs and support agencies such as local dysphasic support groups Teignbridge CVS Forde House Brunel Road Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX 01626 215907 UNITE - carers in Mid-Devon 2 Bridge Street Tiverton EX16 5LY 257511 To provide support, information and activities for the benefit of unpaid Careers of any age, who look after someone who depends on them. WAND - Mental Health Helpline (Working Advocacy in Devon Administration office Alexandra Road Resource Centre 19c Alexandra Road 01271 372830 / 0808 8000312 wand@wandmentalhealth.co.uk Evening helpline offering emotional support and listening. Lines open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 8pm - 11pm
Stroke Association SW Regional Office The Exeter Stroke Centre Bradley House Harrier Way Exeter EX2 8HU Tel: 01392 447364 Fax:01392 447367 info@stroke.org.uk Regional Manage: Information, advice and support for stroke sufferers and their families. Link to stroke clubs and support agencies such as local dysphasic support groups Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) The Flamsteed Centre Albert Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5GU National Office: 01159 441117 Helpline: 0844 561 6855 We exist to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend. Many of those helping have themselves been bereaved by suicide. We offer emotional support, help and information in a number of ways: > Telephone helpline > Information > Support group meetings around the country > Residential events The WAY Foundation (Widowed and Young) Suite 35 St House 20 St Loyes Street Bedford MK40 1ZL 0870 011 3450 Chair: Caroline Doughty - Or e-mail UK network of local groups offering support and social events for young widowed men and women and their children, if they have them. Anyone who has lost a partner before their 51st birthday, married or not, parents or those without children are welcome to join. Also signposting to other support organisations and some legal and inancial advice.
War Widows Association (WWA) WWA Great Britain Regional Office 2 Oak Tree Drive Newton Abbot TQ12 4NN 365450 Help for all war widows Winston's Wishes 4th Floor, St James's House, St James Square, Cheltenham, Glouceshire, GL50 3PR General Enquires:-01242 515157 National helpline offering support, information, guidance to all those caring for a child or young person who has been bereaved. Person’s Helpline Cruse Bereavement Care PO Box 800, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1RG Freephone: 0808 8081677 RD4U is a website designed for young people by young people. It is part of Cruse Bereavement Care's and here to support you after the death of someone close. Updated: September 2013 Review date: September 2014