The Northern Trust’s Bereaved By Suicide Ballymena support group will be meeting monthly in Galgorm Community Centre.
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Bereaved By Suicide support groups provide a safe space and a listening ear for those in need.
Monthly meetings take place in Coleraine, Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Cookstown, and are open to anyone aged over 18 who has lost a loved one. The groups are led by peer supporters and trained professionals who can help participants as they navigate their grief.
Encouraging those affected by suicide to attend, Clinical Bereavement Officer, Nuala McLoughlin said:
“Our groups were founded to address the need for a dedicated space where individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide can openly share their experience and receive mutual support in a user centred environment.
“Whether your loss is recent or occurred many years ago, please consider coming along. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can share experiences and connect with others who have walked a similar path.
“Groups are designed to provide a safe and confidential environment which will foster valuable connections, comfort and healing for family members, friends and loved ones.
“No one should have to navigate a devastating experience like this by themselves.”
The group meetings build on the Northern Trust’s one to one services, and offer an additional layer of support through shared understanding.
Whether through individual or group settings, the Bereaved by Suicide Service is committed to helping people through every stage of their bereavement journey.
If you think the service could make a difference to you, please register or request further information by using the contact details below:
T. 028 9441 3544
Walk-ins to all groups are also welcome.
For further information about the Bereaved by Suicide Service please tap here.
Ballymena
Galgorm Community Centre, 3 Raphael Way, Galgorm.
Monday 7th April 2025
Monday 12th May 2025
Monday 2nd June 2025
Cookstown
Gortalowry House, 94 Church Street.
• Wednesday 2nd April 2025
• Wednesday 7th May 2025
• Wednesday 4th June 2025
Coleraine
Windyhall Community Centre, 605 Tullans Park.
• Tuesday 25th March 2025
• Tuesday 29th April 2025
• Tuesday 20th May 2025
• Tuesday 17th June 2025
Carrickfergus
The Marina, Marina Buildings, 3 Quayside.
• Thursday 27th March 2025
• Thursday 24th April 2025
• Thursday 29th May 2025
• Thursday 26th June 2025