Support after Murder and Manslaughter - SAMM
SAMM are a self help group who offer understanding and support to families and friends who have been bereaved as a result of murder or manslaughter.
Helpline: 0845 872 3440 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm)
Email: enquiries@samm.org.uk
The Child Death Helpline
Offering support to anyone affected by the death of a child, whatever age, circumstance and however long ago.
Helpline: 0800 282 986 (landlines) 0808 800 6019 (mobiles)
Lines open every evening 7 - 10pm, Monday –Friday 10am – 1pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 1 – 4pm
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse offer advice, support, help and information to all bereaved people, no matter how recently or long ago your loved one died.
Helpline: 0844 477 9400 (lines open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm).
RD4U
Cruse also runs services aimed specifically at supporting young people aged 12 to 18.
Helpline: 0808 808 1677 (lines open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm).
The Compassionate Friends
An Organisation of bereaved parents and their families, offering understanding support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children.
Helpline: 0845 123 2304 (lines open every day 10am-4pm, 7pm-10pm)
The Compassionate Friends - Siblings
This branch of TCF is specifically aimed at those dealing with the death of a brother or sister.
Victim Supportline
Providing help and information for anyone who has been affected by any crime, even if you don’t want to report it to the police.
Helpline: 0845 30 30 900 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 7pm, Bank Holidays 9am - 5pm)
Email: info@victimsupport.org.uk
Crime Stoppers
You can report a crime to Crime Stoppers anonymously and calls are not traced.
Helpline: 0800 555 111 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Information on call charges to 08 numbers:
0800 - Free from BT land lines. Other networks may charge and mobile costs will be incurred.
0808 - Free from BT land lines. Other networks may charge and mobile costs will be incurred.
0845 – Free with BT land lines call packages, otherwise charged at 2p per minute daytime and weekend,5p per minute evenings. Other networks may charge and mobile costs will be incurred.
0300 - Calls cost standard national rate plus a 13.1p set up charge per call from a BT landline. Calls from other networks may be higher and from mobiles will cost considerably more.
0844 - Calls from BT land lines cost up to 5p per minute and 5p per call as part of many BT call packages, otherwise a 13.1p set up charge per call will be incurred. Calls from other networks may be higher and from mobiles will cost considerably more.
