SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

We offer individual and family/whanau counselling for anyone affected by loss to suicide or impacted by someone's suicidal behaviour. Our services relating to Suicide Bereavement Support are fully funded by Te Whatu Ora - HNZ. If you would like to find out how we can help or to make an appointment to see a counsellor, please fill out the counselling referral form through the link below or call 07 578 4480 during office hours. We will call you back within the next 24 hours (M-F).

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Our No Cost Support Options

Along with counselling, we offer the options listed below within the Western Bay of Plenty.

For further details, click on the links or contact our Suicide Bereavement Support Coordinator.

Lloyd, 07 578 4480, lloyd@griefsupport.org.nz

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Suicide Loss Support Groups

We warmly invite you to our monthly groups held in Papamoa and Tauranga. A safe space to find and offer hope and make connections with others who understand grief after a loss to suicide.

HORIZONS Information >

WAVES After Suicide Support

The 8-week WAVES Grief Education Programme offers a compassionate, structured, and supportive environment for adults who are bereaved by suicide.

WAVES Information >

Suicide Loss Support Peers

Are you struggling with the overwhelming grief and isolation of losing someone to suicide? Peer support offers a powerful solution, connecting you with others who can relate to your pain while providing a safe space to share, heal and grow.

Support Peers Information >

Training & Information

We offer community, workplace and organisation training and information regarding loss to suicide. We have a helpful booklet titled "After Suicide: Supporting Children & Young People". See link below to download or contact our office on 07 578 4480 or through our general enquiries form for printed copies.

After Suicide Booklet >

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Remembrance Picnic – Sunday 16 November 2025

A Gentle Day of Remembrance at Te Puna Quarry Park

The Remembrance Picnic is always a special part of our year at GSS. This year the sun was shining, and the park setting seemed to wrap around us in support. As I looked around, I was reminded that grief is different for everyone. People were at different stages in their journey, and it felt important that this event offered space to come exactly as you are.

Some crafted quietly, some stayed close to the music, and for others the day felt heavier. They carried a lot, yet came anyway. I saw courage and strength in that. And I noticed how no one was left on their own. There was always someone nearby sharing the weight.

Many people commented that the day felt more like a gentle celebration than a heavy occasion. Some arrived feeling nervous, planning to stay briefly, yet found themselves lingering until the end, settled by the warmth and ease of the space.

The trees were lined with photos of loved ones lost too soon. Seeing their faces in the sunlight, surrounded by community, felt as though they were part of the day, part of the remembering.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this day possible, the attendees who showed such courage, the volunteers who gave their time and care, the Te Puna Quarry Park community for the beautiful space, and our funders, donors, and sponsors for their ongoing tautoko. Your presence and generosity helped create a gentle day of remembrance for all.

Lloyd - Suicide Bereavement Support Coordinator

We would love to hear from you if you have any ideas regarding future remembrance events, including what might have prevented you from attending this year, or what you would like to see next time. This event is for you – please share with us what would support you best.