Samaritans

Facing the Future support groups will give you the opportunity on Zoom to meet others who have lost someone to suicide and share your experiences and feelings. Each support group is run by two trained volunteer facilitators from Samaritans and Cruse Bereavement Care and the groups run once a week over six consecutive weeks, with each session lastin... g for 90 minutes. There are a maximum of six participants in each group and sessions are free of charge. You may attend our support groups even if you are already receiving other types of support. We suggest you join a group where you can attend at least five of the six sessions to help you get the most out of the experience. Please note that all participants must be able to attend the first session. To register your interest in joining a Facing the Future group on Zoom, please visit our 'Register' page. What are the groups like? Below are two short videos explaining what Facing the Future groups are like. The top video is by Rosie, one of our facilitators, with the bottom one by David, a former participant. People who are grieving because of suicide can feel very alone, suffering from a kind of loss they feel others may not understand. Even with supportive family and friends, participants find it helpful to talk with others who have experienced a similar loss. Participants have told us how helpful it has been to be in a safe environment with people dealing exclusively with the same issue. Participants tell us they feel safe in the group. Theyre free to express themselves with others who are also grieving as a result of suicide. The group supports one another to come to conclusions that often lead to acceptance and increased hope for facing the future. Everyone who has taken part in a group has said they would recommend groups to others. Participants feel they are listened to in a respectful environment. Even when people are sharing things they may never have said out loud before, there is a non-judgemental and supportive atmosphere. You must be over 18 to join a ...Read More