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At Lost Voices, we understand the devastating impact of losing a loved one to a domestic abuse-related suicide because we have lived it ourselves. Founded and run by bereaved families, our mission is to ensure that no family has to navigate grief, trauma, and the search for answers alone.
This page brings together trusted organisations that provide bereavement support, domestic abuse services, advocacy, mental health assistance, and practical guidance. Whether you are seeking emotional support, legal information, or help understanding what comes next, these services are here to support you.
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. Support is available, and hope remains.
Domestic Abuse Support
Respect
If domestic abuse has affected your life or the life of someone you love, you do not have to face it alone, Respect is here to help.
Respect is a UK charity working to end domestic abuse and support those affected by it. Through information, guidance, and specialist services, Respect helps individuals and families better understand domestic abuse, coercive control, and healthy relationships, while providing access to confidential support and advice.
Refuge
(0808 2000 247)
You are not alone. Refuge can help you understand your options, plan for your safety and access the support you need.
Refuge provides specialist support to women experiencing domestic abuse and operates the National Domestic Abuse Helpline. Their trained advisers offer confidential guidance, safety planning, emotional support, and information about emergency accommodation and specialist services. Support is available for anyone affected by domestic abuse, whether they are currently experiencing abuse or seeking help after leaving an abusive relationship.
Womens Aid
Womens Aid believes that everyone has the right to live free from fear, abuse and violence, and provides support to help survivors rebuild their lives.
Women's Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. They provide life-saving information, support services, and resources for those experiencing abuse, as well as guidance for friends, family members, and professionals. Women's Aid also offers an online survivor forum and tools to help individuals recognise abusive behaviours and access support safely.
Domestic Abuse Support
ManKind Initiative
No one should suffer abuse in silence. The ManKind Initiative provides support and undestanding for men affected by domestic abuse.
The ManKind Initiative is a specialist charity supporting male victims of domestic abuse across the UK. They provide confidential support, practical advice, and information to help men understand their situation, access specialist services, and make informed decisions about their safety and wellbeing. The charity also works to raise awareness that domestic abuse can affect people of all genders.
Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service
If stalking or obsessive behaviour is making you feel unsafe, support is available.
Paladin is the National Stalking Advocacy Service, providing expert advice, information, and support to victims of stalking. Their specialist advocates help individuals understand their options, improve their safety, and navigate the criminal justice system while ensuring victims receive the support they need.
SafeLives
If you have been affected by domestic abuse, SafeLives is working to ensure you get the support and safety you deserve.
SafeLives is a UK charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse and supporting those at risk. By working with frontline services, professionals, and families, SafeLives helps improve responses to domestic abuse, promotes victim safety, and drives change to prevent future harm.
Emergency Support
Emergency Services
999
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 now. Emergency help is available 24 hours a day.
999 is the UK's emergency service number, providing immediate access to the police, ambulance, fire and rescue, and coastguard services. If there is a threat to life, immediate risk of harm, or a crime is in progress, call 999 without delay. In an emergency, every second counts.
NHS Mental Health Crisis Support
111
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, urgent support is available though NHS 111.
NHS 111 can provide immediate mental health support for people in crisis, including those experiencing severe distress, suicidal thoughts, overwhelming anxiety, or other urgent mental health concerns. By calling 111 and selecting the mental health option, you can speak to a trained professional who can provide advice, support, and access to appropriate services 24 hours a day.
Samaritans
If you're having a difficult time, whatever you're going through, you dont have to face it alone. Samaritans will listen.
Samaritans provides free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for anyone who is struggling to cope. Whether you're experiencing feelings of distress, despair, suicidal thoughts, or simply need someone to listen, Samaritans offers a safe, non-judgemental space to talk. You do not have to be in crisis to contact them.
Bereavement Support
Cruse Bereavement Support
If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you do not have to face bereavement alone. Cruse is here to support you.
Cruse Bereavement Support is the UK's leading bereavement charity, offering free and confidential support to anyone affected by the death of a loved one. Through helplines, counselling, and local services, Cruse helps people understand their grief and find ways to cope with loss.
AtaLoss
If you are struggling with bereavement and looking for support, AtaLoss can help you find the right help at the right time.
AtaLoss is a bereavement signposting charity that helps people access support following the death of a loved one. Through its directory of services and resources, AtaLoss connects bereaved individuals and families with local and national organisations offering practical, emotional, and specialist support.
The Good Grief Trust
If you are grieving the loss of a loved obe, The Good Grief Trust can help you find suppor, understanding and hope.
The Good Grief Trust brings together bereavement charities, support organisations, and services across the UK, helping people find the support they need after a loss. Whether you are looking for practical guidance, emotional support, or connections with others who understand grief, The Good Grief Trust can help you access the right resources.
Advocay and Justice Support
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse
If you have lost a loved one through domestic abuse and need support, guidance or help navigating the justice system, AAFDA is here for you.
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) is a specialist charity supporting families affected by domestic abuse-related deaths. AAFDA provides expert guidance, advocacy, and practical support, helping families understand investigations, inquests, Domestic Homicide Reviews, and the wider criminal justice process.
The Survivors Trust
A If you have been affected by sexual violence, abuse or trauma, The Survivors Trust is here to help.
The Survivors Trust is the UK's largest umbrella agency for specialist rape and sexual abuse support services. Through its network of member organisations, it provides access to confidential support, counselling, advocacy, and information for survivors and their families, helping them find the support they need to heal and recover.
Victim Support
If you have have been affected by crime or a traumatic event, Victim Support is here to help.
Victim Support is an independent charity providing free and confidential support to people affected by crime and traumatic incidents. Whether you need emotional support, practical guidance, or help understanding the criminal justice process, Victim Support is there to assist victims, witnesses, and bereaved families.
Support Following Suicide
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
If you have lost someone to suicide, you do not have to face your grief alone. SOBS is here to support you.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) is a national charity dedicated to supporting people affected by suicide loss. Through peer support groups, online resources, and a confidential helpline, SOBS helps bereaved individuals and families connect with others who understand the unique challenges of grief after suicide.
Suicide and Co
If you have been affected by suicide loss, Suicide&Co is here to support you through grief and healing.
Suicide&Co is a UK charity dedicated to supporting people bereaved by suicide. Through specialist counselling, resources, and a supportive community, Suicide&Co helps individuals and families navigate the complex emotions that can follow a suicide loss, ensuring that no one has to face their grief alone.
Support After Suicide Partnership
If you have been affected by suicide and need support, you don not have to go through it alone. The Support After Suicide Partneship is here to help.
The Support After Suicide Partnership brings together organisations across the UK to support people bereaved or affected by suicide. Through resources, guidance, and access to specialist services, it helps individuals and families find the support they need, when they need it most.
Children and Young People
Child Bereavement UK
When a child experiences the death of someone important in their life, Child Bereavement UK is here to help.
Child Bereavement UK supports children, young people, and families following the death of a loved one. Through specialist bereavement services, resources, and training, the charity helps families navigate grief, understand loss, and access the support they need during difficult times.
Winston's Wish
When a child or young person is grieving, Winston's Wish is here to help them understand, cope and move forward.
Winston's Wish is a UK charity supporting children and young people after the death of someone important in their lives. Through specialist bereavement support, resources, and guidance for families, schools, and professionals, Winston's Wish helps young people navigate grief and build resilience after loss.
YoungMinds
If a child or young person is struggling with their mental health, YoungMinds is here to help.
YoungMinds is the UK's leading charity for children and young people's mental health. They provide advice, information, and resources to help young people, parents, and carers navigate mental health challenges, access support, and build resilience during difficult times.
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