Support groups for bereaved families
SSAFA offers three support groups, providing events which facilitate peer support, a safe space to grieve and an opportunity for respite.
Being in a group, able to express my feelings and hear others' experiences was like a release.
- Support Group Participant
SSAFA's support groups provide a network of people who have been through a similar tragedy, giving you the opportunity to talk though your emotions with an understanding compassionate group:
Bereaved Support Group
This group is for any veteran, serving person/supporter (18+) of Armed Forces personnel who have suffered a bereavement.
Military Families Affected by Suicide
It is for anyone in the family unit (18+) who have been affected by the loss of a loved one through suicide of a veteran or Serving Armed Forces Personnel.
Families of Wounded Injured and Sick Personnel
The FISP support group is for a spouse/partner/parent or carer (18+) of Armed Forces personnel who have been wounded or suffered an injury, or sickness.
To find out more about these groups, please use the contact form below.
SSAFA's services are only available to people who have received at least one day's pay from the Armed Forces (British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, including Reserves), or are in the immediate family of someone who served.
