At Grief Encounter, we want to make sure that every single bereaved child and young person feels able to access our services so that are not left to grieve alone.

Through times of grief, we deeply understand the profound influence of belonging to a community, and it is one of our core values that runs through all that we do, every day, at Grief Encounter. We honour diversity, heritage and the important bonds that nurture our sense of self and our collective contributions to provide hope, healing and fulfilling lives.

Bereavement is devastating at any age, but for a child it is life-changing. We are here to help alleviate the pain and confusion caused by the death of a parent or sibling in a way that is directly relevant to the individual child or young person.

We have added pronouns to our email signatures to make it clear that Grief Encounter is an LGBTQ+ inclusive organisation, that we celebrate diversity in all its forms and that everyone we meet will be respected for who they are.

If you need immediate support with your bereavement, please contact our confidential helpline, Grieftalk, on 0808 802 0111 9am-9pm, Mondays-Fridays. Our advisors offer confidential, emotional support and guidance and you will be able to talk openly about your feelings and how you are coping, with someone who really understands.

If you want to refer a child or young person, please click on the link below.