Do you need support?
Every aspect of managing long term illness leading up to the end of life has changed recently. So many families are dealing with really complicated circumstances around the loss of loved ones right now.
Even if you haven’t experienced a personal bereavement, it’s hard to escape the distressing news that many people have become ill and died recently. This could be reminding you of the anniversary of a previous loss or causing you to feel down or uncertain about the future.
Bereaved families and those involved in the care of people who have died need support. Residents of care homes whose friends and co-residents have passed away need help too. Services aren’t operating as normal, which just adds stress and anxiety to an already distressing time. We already know that many of you are finding things really tough lately. So whether you are trying to visit a loved one in hospital or need help saying goodbye, our partner services are here to help.
Need professional counselling? Contact St Helena bereavement service now on 01206 984 274
Working together
With time and resources under pressure, we work best together to get things done, so we’re working alongside St Helena Bereavement Service to offer you faster, more efficient access to support- including access to professional bereavement counselling for anyone in need. This helps us to add quality, efficiency and a personal touch, whilst supporting those who are already doing a great job. Our combined services are working together to:
- offer immediate support to local families in need
- recruit more qualified counsellors for St Helena Bereavement Service
- refer those who contact us in need of specialist counselling for help
Want to help?
We need more skilled professionals to add to the banks of volunteer counsellors available so that support can be made available to everyone who needs it when they need it.
Do you have the qualifications, experience and membership to become a Volunteer Counsellor? Call our Support Line on 01206 368420 option 2 or follow the link to apply:
https://www.ageconcerncolchester.org.uk/how-you-can-help/volunteer-opportunities/
