Jigsaw South East

Jigsaw South East provides compassionate support for children, young people, and their families who are facing or coping with the death of a loved one. Our services are designed to help families navigate grief, build resilience, and find hope during difficult times.

We offer:

• Helpline: Friendly, expert advice and guidance for parents, carers, and professionals supporting bereaved children and young people. Open weekdays 9.30am–12.30pm.
• Pieces Programme: Grief support groups for primary and secondary aged children, offering a safe space to share, learn, and heal together.
• 1:1 Support: Personalised support from an allocated support worker, tailored to each family's unique needs.
• Pre-Bereavement Support: Help for families when a loved one is receiving end of life care.
• Post-Bereavement Support: For children and young people aged 0–18 and their families after the death of a loved one.
• Support Resources & Workbooks: Practical tools for families and professionals to help children understand and process their grief.
• Online Information Sessions: Accessible sessions for families and professionals to learn more about supporting bereaved children.
• Group Activities & Social Events: Opportunities for families to connect, share experiences, and build supportive networks.

Who can access our services?

• Children and young people living or attending school in Surrey, East and West Sussex, and Kent.
• Parents, carers, and professionals (teachers, healthcare workers) supporting a bereaved child or young person.

How to access support:

• Call our helpline on 01342 313895 (weekdays 9.30am–12.30pm).
• Email info@jigsawsoutheast.org.uk or helpline@jigsawsoutheast.org.uk.
• Make a referral online via our website.

All services are free of charge thanks to the generosity of our supporters, fundraisers, and grant providers.

We are here to help you and your family find strength, understanding, and hope after loss.