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Grief and bereavement

Losing someone can affect every part of your life. Support is available, including for those bereaved by suicide.

Signs support may help

  • Difficulty functioning months after a loss
  • Intense longing or anger
  • Withdrawing from others
  • Thoughts of joining the person who died

Recommended Irish services

Samaritans Ireland

Free, confidential listening support for anyone struggling to cope.

  • 24/7
  • Free
  • Anonymous
  • No referral needed

Pieta

Free therapy for people in suicidal distress, self-harm, or bereaved by suicide.

  • 24/7 helpline
  • Free
  • No referral needed

HUGG (Healing Untold Grief Groups)

Peer support groups for those bereaved by suicide.

  • See website
  • Free
  • No referral needed