Cruse offers a free and confidential support service to anyone affected and bereaved by suicide, or suspected suicide, in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
When someone dies by suicide, or suspected suicide, it can be one of the most difficult and distressing times of someone’s life. The impact on families, friends and communities can be devastating. Support is available.
Our free service offers practical and emotional help to anyone living in Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton or the Isle of Wight. Whether your loss is recent or happened some time ago – you’re not alone.
Our experienced Suicide Liaison Workers are here to help you.
Lesley Rose, Suicide Liaison Manager explains:
“Our aim is to provide immediate, tailored support at one of the most devastating times in people’s lives.
Early intervention can make a real difference in helping families navigate the shock, trauma and grief that follows a suicide.”
Our service is available to adult’s, children and young people across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. You can make a referral for yourself, or on behalf of somebody else, using our online referral forms here.
ReferralsDylan Llewellyn is an actor, best known for his roles in Derry Girls, Big Boys and Beyond Paradise. This year he has appeared in BBC’s Celebrity Race Across the World where, for the first time, he spoke publicly about the death of his brother by suicide. We’re incredibly grateful that Dylan has chosen to share his story with Cruse, as he talks about his experience of loss, grief and building a life around it.
Read Dylan's Story“We are proud to stand alongside Cruse Bereavement Support in encouraging open, honest conversations about suicide. Suicide is one of the hardest things to talk about – but talking is exactly what we need to do. Together with Cruse, we want to break down barriers and let people know, you are not alone, and support is always here." - Sonya McLean, Strategic Lead for Acute and Crisis Care at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
