You are not alone
Finding Support
If you are struggling, grieving, or worried about someone, there are people and organisations ready to help. You do not have to face this alone.
🚨 If You Need Help Right Now
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please reach out now. These services are free, confidential, and available around the clock.
💔 If You Are Grieving or Living with Loss
Cruse Bereavement Care
Free bereavement support, advice and information
Grief Encounter
Specialist support for bereaved children and young people
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
Support groups and helpline for those bereaved by suicide
Suicide&Co
Counselling and helpline for those bereaved by suicide
🤝 If You Are Worried About Someone
PAPYRUS
Suicide prevention charity for young people — guidance for those worried about someone
The OLLIE Foundation
Training and resources to help you support someone at risk
Mind
Guidance on how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis
Rethink Mental Illness
Advice for carers, family and friends of people with mental illness
🌱 Supporting Your Own Wellbeing
Every Mind Matters (NHS)
Practical steps to look after your mental health
Young Minds
Mental health support for young people and parents
Rise Meditations
Guided meditations on-demand and in person — immersive mindfulness, soundscapes, and wellbeing courses
The Mix
Free support for under 25s on any issue
🧠 ADHD, Neurodiversity & Emotional Wellbeing
Local Support Services
In addition to national helplines, your local GP, community mental health team, or school/college counsellor can provide personalised support. If you are unsure where to start, calling NHS 111 is a good first step — they can guide you to the right local service.
Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Roma's spirit
“She was fearless, joyful, and full of life — always pushing herself further, always making everyone around her smile.”
The Roma Bear
A Hug from Roma
The wonderful Donna Marchant kindly created an outfit from one of Roma's gymnastics leotards and used it to dress a hug bear, which was donated to Roma's beloved gymnastics club — Elstree School of Gymnastics.
The Roma Bear lives at the club for any child to take home for a night or two — a warm, comforting hug from Roma whenever it is needed most.
“A bear hug from Roma
Warm and tight
To make it all better
Day or night”
You matter. Your life matters.
Roma's story reminds us all how important it is to reach out, to listen, and to let people know they are not alone. If you are struggling, please talk to someone today.