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Key Information
- In person & remote
- Adults (over 18)
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) is an organisation whose purpose is to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.
They are a self-help organisation and their volunteers have themselves been bereaved by suicide. Their services are for adults (18+) only.
Sheffield Support Group
The Sheffield support group meets 1st Wednesday of the month. Please contact them on 07858 290078 or sheffield@uksobs.org for further details of times and location of meetings. If you get through to the answerphone please leave a message and one of them will get back to you.
Nationally
SOBS offer the following emotional and practical support:
- Confidential telephone helpline – call 0300 111 5065 Mon & Tues 9am – 7pm
- E-mail support – contact them via E: email.support@uksobs.org
- Local support groups
- Website containing information and advice
- Support group for men – online peer support group for men E: bereaveMENt@uksobs.org