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Talk Grief is a dedicated online space for grieving teenagers and young adults (13 to 25), powered by the children and young people’s bereavement charity Winston’s Wish. Here you can learn from other young grieving people, find healthy ways to cope and feel less alone. You’ll find out what it’s really like to live with grief from teenagers and young adults, along with advice and tips on managing your grief from our bereavement experts.
Talk Grief is powered by Winston’s Wish, a grief charity for children and young people (aged 25 or under) across the UK who are bereaved or facing the death of someone important. If you need support with your grief, you can speak to a bereavement specialist instantly – no appointment needed and no waiting lists. We also provide additional tailored grief support for those who need it. Scroll down for details on how to contact us.
“I received 6 weeks of support and doing this was one of the best decisions. Being able to talk without judgment about my grief as well as being able to talk about deeper issues I have or thoughts regarding what happened to my sister almost allowed me to breathe again and felt like a weight have been lifted off my shoulders.”
Knowing that you aren’t the only young person grieving can be life changing. Here you can read the experiences of other young people, advice and tips from experts and speak to our bereavement support workers.
Advice, resources and talks to help you understand grief and how it might impact you.
Grieving young people share their real experiences – the good, the bad and the ugly.
Trained bereavement support workers to listen and support you in your grief.
Grief is different for everyone, so however you are feeling you’ll find something to relate to.
Your experiences as a bereaved young person can help give hope to others who are struggling with the death of someone important. We’re proud to have a dynamic youth team who help us to raise awareness, challenge the myths about grief, share their stories and help to shape the future of youth bereavement services in the UK. Want in?
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Read moreIf you need to talk, we’re here to listen. Our bereavement specialists are available to speak with right away. No appointments or waiting lists, just real-life support. You can chat with us anonymously if you wish and share whatever you are feeling. Nothing about your grief is off limits. We promise to listen, not judge and can offer advice and guidance if needed. You can speak to us as little or as often as you want. Start a conversation now. You can speak with us between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays). You must be 13 or older to receive support via text or WhatsApp.
Click the blue 'chat with us' button at the bottom right of your screen between 8am-8pm, Monday to Friday.
Call us for free on 08088 020 021 between 8am-8pm, Monday to Friday.
Text or WhatsApp us on 07418 341 800 (open 3pm-8pm, Monday to Friday).
For urgent support, please call 999.
If you need to speak to us in a language other than English, we can use interpreters over the phone, and we can use the Relay UK app if you have hearing or speech difficulties.
