Peer Support Groups - Suicide Bereavement

In 2024 we will be launching peer-led suicide bereavement support groups in Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Penrith, Carlisle, Maryport and Workington.

Our monthly peer-led support group meetings are an opportunity to meet others who have lost someone to suicide in a safe and confidential space. Our groups are a place where you can share your experiences and feelings, and give and gain support from each other. The groups run in various locations across Cumbria at set times every month and are supported by volunteers from Every Life Matters who have personal experience of suicide bereavement.

Penrith – Thursday 28th March 7:00-8:30pm on the 4th Thursday of each month 25/4, 30/5, 27/6, 25/7, 29/8, 26/9, 31/10, 28/11

Carlisle – Tuesday 23rd April 7:00-8:30pm on the 4th Tuesday of every month 28/5, 25/6, 23/7, 27/8, 24/9, 22/10, 26/11

Kendal – Tuesday 16th April 7:00-8:30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of every month 21/5, 18/6, 16/7, 20/8, 17/9, 15/10, 19/11, 17/12

Barrow –  Wednesday 10th April 5:30-7:00pm on the 2nd Wednesday of every month 8/5, 12/6, 10/7, 14/8. 11/9, 9/10, 13/11, 11/12

Maryport and Workington – Starting dates TBC

Locations of our group meetings are private, so if you are wanting to join a group we ask that you contact our support group coordinator prior to the meeting to let us know you want to attend. 

Support Group Co-ordinator, Lucy Elleray on 07985 431668 or email lucy.elleray@every-life-matters.org.uk. 

For more information about the groups please visit https://www.every-life-matters.org.uk/peer-support-groups/