Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide: Helpline and email support

SOBS helpline

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide's helpline is available between 9am and 9pm every day of the year.

It provides an opportunity to talk confidentially with someone who has been bereaved by suicide and to know that you are not alone in your experience.

The number is 0300 111 5065 (call charges will apply).

When you call the helpline

Your call will be answered by one of our volunteers, the majority have been bereaved by suicide themselves.

They will listen to you and answer any questions you may have. If you would like them to, they will post a copy of our support booklet and other information to you.

It can take courage to make that first call – if you find that you hang up, you are welcome to call again.

Many people find that they are initially not sure what they would talk about – but after a few minutes they find they are talking freely about what is on their mind.

The helpline does not provide a counselling session.

Our services are about self help, connecting people who have been bereaved so that they can support and share with each other.

Email support service

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide provides an email support service for people who prefer to share their experiences and feelings through writing rather than talking.

You can send your email to sobs.support@hotmail.com, your mail will then be read and responded to by one of our volunteers, who has been bereaved by suicide themselves.

They can offer support, answer questions and provide details of other support you may wish to explore.

Please be aware that you may not receive a response immediately, however emails are checked daily.

The email support service is not a counselling service, but rather encourages self-help in coping with bereavement by suicide.

Survivors Of Bereavement By Suicide National Office
Flamsteed Centre
Albert Street
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 5GU