"It was easy to open up. It was supportive and constructive for myself. When I first came, I had no direction and through counselling I was able to work it out.”
Jack, aged 17
USEFUL INFORMATION, WEBSITES AND FURTHER READING
Practical Information
Information about what to do when someone dies
Obtaining a death certificate following a death in Kingston Hospital
How to register a death in Kingston upon Thames
Information on funerals, cremations and cemeteries in Kingston upon Thames
Bereavement and Mental Health Services
Download the Directory of Counselling Services in Kingston upon Thames
Cruse Bereavement Care
National Grief Helpline: 0808 808 1677
Samaritans
24-hour Helpline: 116 123
Child Death Helpline
Helpline: 0800 282 986
Princess Alice Hospice
Bereavement Cafes and Walk and Talk
https://www.pah.org.uk/our-care/our-bereavement-support/community-groups/
The Way Foundation
Support for people under 50 who have lost a partner
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust - Crisis Support
www.swlstg.nhs.uk/patients-carers/crisis-support
24-hour Mental Health Support Line: 0800 028 8000
SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide)
0300 111 5065
Suicide&Co - Support after Suicide Bereavement
0800 054 8400
https://suicideandco.squarespace.com/
Other Services
Citizens Advice
020 3166 0953
Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness
St Peter's Church Hall, London Road, KT2 6QL
Kingston Council Adult Social Care
020 8770 5000
Refugee Action Kingston
Community Cafés
New Era Community Projects runs inclusive cafés in Chessington,
North Kingston, Kingsmeadow, and a thriving community fridge in
Chessington.
Visit this website for more resources:
https://www.kingstongiving.org.uk/
Wellbeing Hubs
RBKares - Free soup, drinks, cake, and services like health checks,
mental health support, bike repairs, and more (services vary).
First Friday of each month, 11am–2pm Queen Mary Hall,
Cambridge Gardens, Kingston KT1 3NJ RBKares.org
The Fircroft Trust - Join sessions to connect and become part of
your community.
Monday – Thursday, 9am – 4pm 96 Ditton Road, Surbiton KT6
6RH 07521 357289 (Contact: Gaya)
Feeling lonely or isolated? Discover welcoming spaces
to connect, relax, and find support in Kingston.
Good Energy Club - Life Beyond Crisis
Join diverse activities and classes across Kingston borough, with a
central hub at Millennium House, Eden Street. Self-referral service
for Kingston residents facing mental health challenges.
John.Blon@hestia.org 07854 211 218
Voices of Hope - Women's Hub
Empowering women through community projects, peer mentoring,
strategic forums, and employment support.
voh.org.uk/kingston-womens-hub
Men Who Talk
Supporting Men’s Mental Health Through Conversation
Join free online social groups designed to help men open up about
what matters most—judgment-free.
Supporting those close to you
MAN&BOY
Fostering trust and confidence in South West London and Surrey
through activities that strengthen bonds between men and boys.
Kingston Mind - The Bridge Café @ Kingston WelCare
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
53–55 Canbury Park Road, Kingston, KT2 6LQ
Kingston Mind - The Star Café
Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Alfriston Day Centre, 3 Berrylands Road, Surbiton, KT5 8RB
Free Psychological Support
Kingston Talking Therapies
Offers confidential support for anxiety, depression,
and other mental health challenges.
Children and Young People
Hope Again
Cruse Bereavement Care website for young people
Winston's Wish
Support following the death of a parent or sibling
Child Bereavement UK
Support when a child grieves or a child dies
Childhood Bereavement Network
www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk
Hub for professionals working with bereaved children
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
https://www.annafreud.org/understandingtreatments/
Support for everyone who cares for or works directly with children and young people
Grief Encounter
https://www.griefencounter.org.uk/
Helping bereaved children, young people and their families.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK - Support and practical advice for
under-35s facing suicidal thoughts or supporting others.
0800 068 4141 (24/7) or text 88247
Under 19? Shout (Text Support Service) - Confidential support (messages won’t appear on your phone bill) Text 'Shout' to 85258 (24/7)
LGBT+ Support - Switchboard support for LGBT+ individuals
0800 0119 100 (10am–10pm)
Online chat: switchboard.lgbt
Further Reading
Guidance on coping with bereavement
Read more about how children respond to bereavement
Talking to children about funerals and cremation
Advice for young people on moving up to secondary school
Books and publications about bereavement for children, young people and professionals