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Suicide Call Back Service provides phone and online counselling for anyone who has lost someone to suicide. Bereavement can often be very complicated. In addition to grief, people bereaved can experience shock, guilt, anger and loneliness.

Suicide Call Back Service has a number of resources available that can help you through this difficult time. If it is an emergency call 000.

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Legal considerations following a suicide

When someone dies by suicide, those left behind can feel overwhelmed and may experience a complex form of grief. While you are processing the loss, there are also practical and legal considerations following a suicide. This article provides some information on what happens and the services and agencies that can provide support.

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Supporting Children: Child being held by his mother after a suicide
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Supporting young children bereaved by suicide

Suicide is complex, and you may feel worried about how you will talk to and support a young child who is bereaved by suicide. Providing a safe space and honest information can help them process their loss. 

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Looking after yourself after a bereavement
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Looking after yourself after a bereavement

Losing someone to suicide brings intense and complex emotions. As you navigate this difficult timelooking after yourself is importantThere’s no right or wrong way to grieve, and healing happens at your own pace. Here we offer some information on caring for yourself after a bereavement. 

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Common experiences with suicide bereavement

Common experiences with suicide bereavement

People bereaved by suicide often experience complicated bereavement, with feelings of shock, social isolation, anger and guilt in addition to grief. Learn more about the common experiences of suicide bereavement. 

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