Norfolk and Waveney Mind

Norfolk and Waveney Mind are a mental health charity that believes no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We provides a range of different services including free suicide awareness and intervention training through our Lighthouse, Sail and Anchor Projects.

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Our work in suicide prevention

The Complex Bereavement Service is supported by Norfolk County Council’s Public Health Department and Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group and has been created as a result of a great need for suicide prevention and complex bereavement support in Norfolk and Waveney.

We provide a range of different services including free suicide awareness and intervention training (Lighthouse Project), 1:1 practical and emotional support for individuals bereaved by suicide (SAIL Project), peer group support for those bereaved by suicide (Anchor Project)

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Our current priorities

We aim to ensure that those bereaved by suicide are offered support within four days of a referral. Our support is person-centred, tailored to the specific needs of each individual, and may include providing a listening ear and a safe space to talk openly and honestly without fear of judgment. Additional support may involve liaising with the Coroner’s Office, Police, and funeral directors, explaining legal proceedings, and signposting to other local sources of help.

We also provide emotional and moral support before and during inquests. We also offer eight-week structured support groups across Norfolk & Waveney, creating a space for individuals to share their feelings openly without fear of judgment or being told to move on with their lives.

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Our current challenges

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