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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).

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.

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Charnnel McClintock, 07 578 4480, charnnel@griefsupport.org.nz

Suicide Loss Support Groups

We warmly invite you to our safe space to find and offer hope and make connections with others who understand grief after loss to suicide. Groups currently held monthly in Papamoa. Suitable age 18+

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WAVES After Suicide Support

WAVES is an 8-week grief education group that supports adults bereaved by suicide in their understanding and management of grief and development of resilience.

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.

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Riverlight Suicide Loss Support & Groups

Katikati/Waihi Beach - The support group meets the first Saturday of each month.

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.

A Special Remembrance Picnic

The role of community in supporting those affected by suicide is the focus of our Remembrance Picnic being held on Sunday, November 17, at Te Puna Quarry Park in Tauranga. The event aims to provide a comforting space for individuals who have lost loved ones to suicide. Learn more here.

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