The Compassionate Friends is a national organisation of bereaved parents offering support and understanding to others after the loss of a child, of any age, from any cause.
Our national Helpline is staffed by volunteers who are bereaved parents themselves and offers support and information 365 days a year.
We also offer:
- local support groups and local one-to-one support
- online support groups – both locally and for particular aspects of child loss
- weekend retreats and gatherings
- online talks and events for bereaved parents and their families
- a comprehensive website and moderated online community forum
- support in private, well-moderated Facebook groups
- information leaflets, bereavement support publications and a unique postal library on all aspects of bereavement
- specialist support for parents bereaved by suicide, by substance use or alcohol, road traffic incident and for parents who have lost their only child or children
- support for adult bereaved siblings
Please contact us to find out more.
Helpline: 0345 123 2304
Hours: daily from 10.00-16.00 and 19.00-22.00
Website: www.tcf.org.uk
Support pages on the website: www.tcf.org.uk/support