Support for parents and caregivers
Free downloadable resources
Click on the image below to download. Theses resources have been developed to help you support children grieving after a suicide.
We also encourage you to watch Dr Shelley Brunskill-Matson’s TEDx talk “From Invisibility to Mattering: Rethinking Support Support for Grieving Children”. A co-founder of Tony’s Place, Shelley shares findings of her research with children affected by suicide-loss and speaks specifically to how to care for and support children impacted by suicide.
Other free supports available for parents nationwide
This sections details other support options available, in addition to those provided by Tony’s Place. For more information on these, please contact the providers directly. You do not need a referral to access these services, you can self-refer.
Aoake Te Rā - Counselling
Free therapeutic support specifically for individuals (of all ages) and families bereaved by suicide. Up to 10 free sessions are available face-to-face, online or by phone – www.aoaketera.org.nz or leave a message on 0800 000 053.
Victim Support Manaaki Tāngata
Free, nationwide support for people after a suicide. Be supported by a Support Worker. Although Victim Support do not directly support children, they can support parents to support their children.
Also be aware that the Victim Support website contains a number of suicide-specific resources, including this one on how to support children after a suicide (this resource is highly recommended and contains a lot of useful, practical information, including information on how to talk to children about suicide).
Phone 0800 842 846