Support available to you

There are various ways you can seek support, and we offer guidance based on what might work best for you at this challenging time.

Self-help Resources

Sands?is an organisation for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a baby. It runs a helpline and an email help service, as well as providing information about baby loss.
Archie Foundation supports parents and schools to help bereaved children manage their grief through resources, information and guidance.
Twins Trust?offers support for families who have lost one or more children from a multiple birth.
Scottish Cot death trust offers support and counselling to family following a sudden unexplained death of a baby.
Miscarriage Association?offers support to those affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy. Their services include a helpline, live chat, support groups and leaflets.
ARC offers a helpline answered by trained staff to support parents who have made a decision following antenatal testing and would like on-going support.
Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support?provides professional support for bereaved people across Scotland.

NHS Tayside Maternity and Neonatal Bereavement Counselling specialist counselling for birth parents affected by loss from 14 weeks gestation, stillbirth, termination for foetal abnormality, or neonatal death up to 2 years after a loss or during a future pregnancy.
Alternatives Dundee a specialist counselling service for anyone affected by pregnancy loss, abortion, infertility, stillbirth or baby loss at any point in their grief journey.

The Samaritans Tel: 116 123
NHS24 Breathing Space Tel: 0800 838 587
Hope Point call 0800 955 0008. Text 01382 604123 or drop into 4 South Ward Road, Dundee
Text SHOUT Tel: 85258
Childline Tel: 0800 1111