Grief is a normal response encountered following the loss of a loved one. The range and extent of emotions experienced within this time can be many and will last for differing lengths of time depending on the the individual. Some of the feelings can be of disbelief, shock, anger, depression, loneliness and despair.
It is important at this time to accept the help and support offered by Family and Friends, however, at times, it may be necessary to seek the help of trained professionals or volunteers.
We have provided the following contact information which may be of benefit to you:
Barnardos Bereavement Counselling for Children
Barnardos, Christchurch Square, Dublin 8, Ireland
Telephone Helpline: (01) 4732110 (Mon - Fri 10am-12noon) (Wed 12-2pm)
Email: bereavement@barnardos.ie
Samaritans
Marlboro Street, Dublin 1, Ireland
Locall: 1850 609090
Homepage: www.samaritans.org
National Suicide Bereavement Support Network
PO Box 1, Cork, Ireland
Homepage: www.nsbsn.org
Email:info@nsbsn.org
Aware
72 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0) 16617211
Locall: 1890303302
Fax: +353 (0) 16617217
Homepage: www.aware.ie
Email: info@aware.ie
*Aware operate a helpline providing non-directive counselling from 10am to 10pm every day all year round
Console
All Hallows College, Grace Park Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0) 1 8574300 (Mon - Fri 9am-5.30pm)
Fax: +353 (0) 18574310
Homepage: www.console.ie
Email: info@console.ie
*A one-to-one counselling service for anyone affected by suicide. Support groups and courses also available
Irish Sudden Infant Death Association
Carmichael House, 4 North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7
Tele: +353 (0) 1 8732711
Locall: 1850391391
Fax: +353 (0) 872 6056
Homepage: www.isida.ie
Email: isida@eircom.net
Miscarriage Association of Ireland
Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7
Telephone: +353 (0) 1 8735702
Homepage: www.miscarriage.ie
Email: info@miscarriage.ie
Irish Hospice Foundation
4th Floor, Morrison Chambers, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2
Tele: +353 (0) 1 6793188
Fax: +353 (0) 1 673 0040
Homepage: www.hospice-foundation.ie
Email: info@hospice-foundation.ie
Rehab 4 Addiction
Tele: 0800 140 4690
International Tele: +44 345 222 3508
*Rehab 4 Addiction is a national helpline offering assistance for people who suffer from mental health problems and drug/alcohol addiction.