Our Listening support service for children and young people who have experienced a death or loss and are struggling to cope with their emotions surrounding their grief. We offer around 6-8 sessions at school, college, at one of our centres or over the phone. Advice and signposting can be given to young people, families, school, and other professionals to aid the conversation around bereavement.
What does the Bereavement Service offer?
Advice and Signposting
Listening Service
Low Level Therapeutic Sessions
8-18 years old. Bereavement must have been at least six months ago.
The service is for young people aged 8-18, who live in Bolton and have experienced bereavement and would benefit from extra support.
After gaining consent from the young person, please complete the referral form and return it to bereavement@blgc.co.uk The team will be in touch to agree the best plan of support.
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Both Winston’s Wish and Grieftalk have online chat services for those who don’t want to speak on the phone.
Kooth – Anonymous and free online support for young people aged 11-26. Anonymous and free service. Online counselling offered through instant chat messaging.
Headspace Bolton – Provides a forum at the Octagon Theatre where people with mental health difficulties can creatively express themselves in the arts (drama, music, comedy, film) Email headspacebolton@hotmail.co.uk to find out more
Chat Health – NHS text messaging service for young people (0-18 years) and parents with quick and easy access to confidential health advice from a specialist nurse. Parents can text a specialist nurse on 07507 331751 with health-related question. 11-19 years olds can text a specialist nurse on 07507 331753 for support.
Shout is a 24/7 UK crisis text service anyone in need immediate support. Text ‘SHOUT’ to ‘85258’ to be put in touch with a trained crisis volunteer.
