Business Details
30 Years
experience
Compassionate Bereavement Support in Walsall
Established in June 1996, Walsall Bereavement Support Service has dedicated over 25 years to providing compassionate grief support for adults, children, and young people across Walsall Borough. Our expertise lies in creating safe, confidential spaces for individuals to process bereavement through tailored one-to-one sessions, group support, and school-based interventions. We combine professional training with lived experience to address the complex emotional, psychological, and social impacts of loss. Our team delivers both in-person and online services, adapting to community needs through outreach programs across the Black Country.With a proven track record of securing diverse funding sources, we maintain financial transparency while ensuring accessibility to all who require our support. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through partnerships with local authorities, schools, and healthcare providers, alongside continuous service development informed by client feedback and sector best practices.
Services
Adult Bereavement Support
Child Grief Counselling
Group Therapy Sessions
School Bereavement Support
Community Outreach Programs
Online Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of specialist bereavement support experience
- Our services combine professional training with lived experience of grief
- We provide both in-person and online support options for accessibility
- Our team maintains partnerships with local schools and healthcare providers
- We operate with full financial transparency and community accountability
Services
Adult Bereavement Support
We provide confidential one-to-one support for bereaved adults at multiple locations across Walsall Borough. Our trained professionals help individuals navigate the emotional, psychological, and social impacts of loss through up to eight tailored sessions. This service operates weekdays and Saturdays, with referrals accepted from both individuals and third-party organisations.
Child Grief Counselling
Specialised support for children and young people aged 5-17 experiencing bereavement. Our dedicated centre in Walsall offers creative therapy spaces with sessions lasting 6-10 weeks based on individual needs. We work with families and schools, providing evidence-based interventions without restrictions on time since bereavement or relationship to the deceased.
Group Therapy Sessions
Monthly group sessions connect adults sharing similar bereavement experiences, with attendance available for up to 12 months. These sessions foster mutual support while addressing mental health impacts of grief, operating alongside our individual support programmes to create comprehensive care pathways.
Questions
What bereavement services do you offer?
We provide one-to-one support for adults, specialist counselling for children aged 5-17, family sessions, school-based interventions, and monthly peer support groups across Walsall Borough.
Are your services free to access?
Yes, all our bereavement support services are completely free for residents of Walsall Borough, funded through charitable donations and public grants.
How can I access your support?
You can self-refer via our website or contact details, or be referred by healthcare professionals, schools, or other support organisations using our dedicated referral pathways.
Do you offer online support options?
Yes, we provide telephone and video link sessions alongside in-person appointments at our Walsall centre and community locations across the borough.
