Grief Encounter
What is it?
Grief Encounter is a leading bereavement charity in the UK, supporting children, young people and their families after the death of a parent or someone close.
How is it helpful?
Losing a parent or sibling is both devastating and life-changing for a child. Grief Encounter is a charity that works closely with bereaved children, their family, school and other professionals to help them find a way through the anxiety, fear and isolation so often caused by grief.
There to help children grieve however they need to
Grief affects people in different ways. Children are no different but may be less equipped to deal with the emotions that grief brings with it. That’s why Grief Encounter offers a wide range of services to help children and their families work through their pain. This includes:
- A dedicated Bereavement Support team
- Specialist, intensive support services including 1-2-1 and group work support
- Creative therapies including talking, music, art and drama
- Bespoke care plans including support with sleep, care in school and more
- Weekend residentials and family fun days
- Age-appropriate resources, kits and tools for in-home support
- Online and remote support offered
How can I access this service?
You can call the Grief talk helpline on:
0808 802 0111, Weekdays, 9am - 9pm
This is a professional and confidential service.
Visit: www.griefencounter.org.uk
Email: grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk
Registered charity number:1175837