Pete's Dragons

Everyone affected by suicide will have a unique experience through the grieving process and it is extremely important that timely and appropriate support is available.

The dragon team are now specialists in the field of postvention/suicide bereavement and suicide prevention. As well as supporting those impacted by suicide, the charity ­offers an extensive range of training.

How we can help

• Provide a resource pack tailored specifically to your needs.
• We offer a listening service which can be through face-to-face visits, over the telephone or even by email, whichever is right for you.
• Offer practical advice and assistance on issues such as: how to inform others of the death, dealing with the media, wills and probate, applying for benefits, funeral arrangements, inquest advice and support and/or anything else that is causing concern.
• Source and liaise with other appropriate support services to ensure that you get the right help for you just when it is really needed.
• Children and family fun days designed to bring together those with a shared experience and send a clear message that it is ok to smile, have fun and enjoy what life has to offer.
• Regular 8 week Grief Recovery courses which teach small and correct steps to resolve grief and say goodbye to the pain, isolation and loneliness caused by significant emotional loss.
• Bereavement Counselling at Dragon HQ or another convenient location as required.
• Mindfulness through play.
• Regular workshops and learning events focused towards emotional and physical wellbeing.

All of our services are available via telephone, email and face-to-face appointments.

We do not offer a set package or have any time limits, the service received is tailored solely to individual needs.