Suicide Bereavement Support for Parents and Carers

Alfie’s Squad provides specialist suicide bereavement support for parents and carers whose children are attending our peer support groups. While children and young people take part in their Squad sessions, parents and carers meet at the same time and in the same location, offering families support together.

Our peer support helps parents and carers feel less isolated and more supported as they navigate life after suicide loss.

Support for Parents and Carers Bereaved by Suicide

Parents and carers who are supporting a child bereaved by suicide often describe feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to help, and alone in their grief.

Our parents and carers groups provide:

• A safe space to talk openly or simply listen

• Support from others who understand suicide bereavement

• Reassurance that your experiences and feelings are normal

• Support that runs alongside your child’s own peer group

This is peer support, not counselling or therapy.

Is this support available to parents from any part of the UK?
We will also support families from anywhere in the UK as long as you are able to get to us. While we are currently have Hubs in Liverpool and Bolton, we are committed to opening new Squads across the country in the future.

Do I need to attend every week?
Attendance is flexible and based on what works for you.

Is the group confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is respected at all times.

Can I attend if I don’t have a child or young person that needs support?
Unfortunately not. Our parents and carers group is only for people who have children that access our peer support.

You might also find Hub of Hope helpful, as a directory of support you’re able to search for what help is available closer to you. Help covers a range of services not just suicide bereavement.