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Bereavement Support

For LGBTQ+ people, mainstream bereavement services often fall short in understanding the nuances and sometimes unique circumstances of our community. We are providing a free weekly LGBTQ+ led and judgement free space, to support each other through the grief of having lost a loved one to suicide or drugs.

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Welcome to

Support groups

For LGBTQ+ people, mainstream bereavement services often fall short in understanding the nuances and sometimes unique circumstances of our community. We are providing a free weekly LGBTQ+ led and judgement free space, to support each other through the grief of having lost a loved one to suicide or drugs.

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Meet our

Support group facilitators

Our bereavement support groups are facilitated by queer and bereavement specialised qualified psychotherapists. This ensures that you will receive professional support and guidance, as well as peer support from the rest of the group, that have experienced a similar loss to yours. 

Octavia Landy

Integrative Psychotherapist

My journey supporting queer communities began way back in the 90’s when I volunteered as a buddy for AIDS Line West Midlands. That experience was informative and it opened my heart to the resilience, grief, and love within the LGBTQ+ community.

Shane Tanner

Humanistic Psychotherapist

I believe these groups are invaluable, providing a warm, safe space for sharing experiences in a judgement free environment, where we can support each other through the grief of losing a loved one, to suicide or drugs. 

Octavia Landy

Integrative Psychotherapist

My journey supporting queer communities began way back in the 90’s when I volunteered as a buddy for AIDS Line West Midlands. That experience was informative and it opened my heart to the resilience, grief, and love within the LGBTQ+ community.

Shane Tanner

Humanistic Psychotherapist

I believe these groups are invaluable, providing a warm, safe space for sharing experiences in a judgement free environment, where we can support each other through the grief of losing a loved one, to suicide or drugs. 

Octavia Landy

Integrative Psychotherapist

My journey supporting queer communities began way back in the 90’s when I volunteered as a buddy for AIDS Line West Midlands. That experience was informative and it opened my heart to the resilience, grief, and love within the LGBTQ+ community.

Shane Tanner

Humanistic Psychotherapist

I believe these groups are invaluable, providing a warm, safe space for sharing experiences in a judgement free environment, where we can support each other through the grief of losing a loved one, to suicide or drugs. 

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Useful

Resources

We are building a library of useful resources, guidance and advice related to bereavement following the loss of a loved one from suicide or a drug-related death. New articles will be published on a regular basis. All articles can also be found in our article library.

Making Sense of Guilt After Suicide or Drug-Related Loss

Making Sense of Guilt After Suicide or Drug-Related Loss

Losing someone suddenly through suicide or a drug-related death (DRD) is one of the most traumatic experiences anyone can face. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, such as shock, horror, disbelief, and intrusive/perseverative thoughts and questions, particularly in the earlier stages of grief.
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Emotional First Aid: Grounding Techniques & Crisis Tools

Emotional First Aid: Grounding Techniques & Crisis Tools

Losing a loved one to suicide or a drug-related death is a traumatic experience, and the grief that follows can feel overwhelming. As queer people, the pain of bereavement may be complicated by additional layers of stigma, exclusion, and disenfranchised grief. Having effective tools and grounding techniques can provide essential support during the early days of grief.
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What to Expect in the First Days of Grief

What to Expect in the First Days of Grief

Losing someone to suicide or a drug-related death (DRD) is traumatic. As LGBTQ+ people, these losses can be accompanied by unique additional challenges, including silence, shame, and societal stigma. Whether the person you lost was a partner, friend, chosen family member, or biological relative, the first few days of grief can feel like freefall.
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Specific Challenges in Early Grief for the LGBTQ+ Community

Specific Challenges in Early Grief for the LGBTQ+ Community

Grief is a deeply personal experience, one that takes many forms and follows no predictable path. However, for those in the LGBTQ+ community, the process of grieving can be complicated by unique challenges that add layers of pain and complexity to an already difficult journey.
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Let us

Support you

Our bereavement support groups are for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Mainstream bereavement services often fall short of understanding the nuances and sometimes unique circumstances of the LGBTQ+ community. We are therefore providing a free, weekly, LGBTQ+ led and judgement-free space to support each other through the grief of having lost a loved one to suicide or drugs, both in person (in London – to start with) and online (for anyone – regardless of where you live).  

Screening Questions Support Group Ground Rules
What to Expect Registration form

Let us

Support you

Our bereavement support groups are for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Mainstream bereavement services often fall short of understanding the nuances and sometimes unique circumstances of the LGBTQ+ community. We are therefore providing a free, weekly, LGBTQ+ led and judgement-free space to support each other through the grief of having lost a loved one to suicide or drugs, both in person (in London – to start with) and online (for anyone – regardless of where you live).  

Screening Questions Support Group Ground Rules
What to Expect Registration form

Let us

Support

Our bereavement support groups are for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Mainstream bereavement services often fall short of understanding the nuances and sometimes unique circumstances of the LGBTQ+ community. We are therefore providing a free, weekly, LGBTQ+ led and judgement-free space to support each other through the grief of having lost a loved one to suicide or drugs, both in person (in London – to start with) and online (for anyone – regardless of where you live).  

Screening Questions Support Group Framework
What to Expect Registration form

Let us

Support you

Our bereavement support groups are for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Mainstream bereavement services often fall short of understanding the nuances and sometimes unique circumstances of the LGBTQ+ community. We are therefore providing a free, weekly, LGBTQ+ led and judgement-free space to support each other through the grief of having lost a loved one to suicide or drugs, both in person (in London – to start with) and online (for anyone – regardless of where you live).  

Screening Questions Support Group Framework
What to Expect Registration form

Let us

Support

Our bereavement support groups are for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Mainstream bereavement services often fall short of understanding the nuances and sometimes unique circumstances of the LGBTQ+ community. We are therefore providing a free, weekly, LGBTQ+ led and judgement-free space to support each other through the grief of having lost a loved one to suicide or drugs, both in person (in London – to start with) and online (for anyone – regardless of where you live).  

Screening Questions Support Group Framework
What to Expect Registration form

Find a time that works for you

Book an appointment

We will be implementing an online booking system for our free support group services later in 2025. Please bear with us whilst we are working on this. In the meantime, fill out the registration form and we will be in contact with you and book you in for your requested support group.

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