Jeremiah’s Journey is a safe place to tell the story of your grief, your way.
We listen, which means that we can offer what’s right for each child, young person and family that we support. We will spend time with you, listening, before we offer emotional and practical support, whether you are anticipating a death, and for those who have been bereaved.
We also consider the needs of adults bereaved as children and think together about what might help them to explore their grief safely.
We listen, which means that we can offer what’s right for each child, young person and family that we support. We will spend time with you, listening, before we offer emotional and practical support, whether you are anticipating a death, and for those who have been bereaved.
We also consider the needs of adults bereaved as children and think together about what might help them to explore their grief safely.
Our aim is to reduce prolonged and traumatic distress after bereavement. We believe that no child, young person, or family member should be alone in their grief. We will listen well, and ensure that they can face the future, with new skills and ideas. This enables them to enjoy their lives more fully, with grief being one part of their life, but not what defines them.
One child in every classroom will experience the death of a parent or sibling in every school, at any given time.
Bereavement in childhood is recognised as an Adverse Childhood Experience with a potential lifelong impact.
Our involvement builds resilience and can prevent future referral to child or adult mental health services. Also, we respond to critical incidents, including sudden deaths. Our experience and expertise mean that we can support children, young people and their families when there has been a sudden, unexpected, traumatic death, sometimes witnessed by the children we support. This can include death caused by the actions of another person, an accident, suicide or overdose.
We are unique in our ability to talk easily to families about their grief, even after the most traumatic events. Without us, conversations about grief can be awkward, at a time when children need to be shown that whatever they are feeling is valid and accepted.
Our involvement builds resilience and can prevent future referral to child or adult mental health services. Also, we respond to critical incidents, including sudden deaths. Our experience and expertise mean that we can support children, young people and their families when there has been a sudden, unexpected, traumatic death, sometimes witnessed by the children we support. This can include death caused by the actions of another person, an accident, suicide or overdose.
We are unique in our ability to talk easily to families about their grief, even after the most traumatic events. Without us, conversations about grief can be awkward, at a time when children need to be shown that whatever they are feeling is valid and accepted.
Make a referral
Jeremiah’s Journey is a Plymouth-based charity that provides free emotional support to children, young people, and their families who are anticipating or coping with the death of someone special. We offer both bereavement and pre-bereavement support, helping families build resilience and find hope during difficult times.
Please complete this referral form if you would like support for yourself.
We accept self referrals for anyone who is 13–25 years old.
If you are under 18 years old, it is advised that you provide parent/carer details. We will only contact a parent/carer with your permission.
Please complete this referral form if you would like support for a child or young person and wish to do this on their behalf.
We recommend the child/young person is aware of the referral form being made. We can offer advice and guidance on this.
Please complete this referral form if you are seeking support for a family, child or young person that you are currently working with.
We can accept referrals from any professionals; it is advised the person(s) needing support is aware of this referral being made.
Nearly half of the children and families that we support are bereaved through sudden and often traumatic causes of death, such as suicide and road traffic accidents.
Nearly a third of the children that we support are bereaved through long term illnesses, such as cancer. Sadly, almost 50% of those in our care have been bereaved of a parent.