We have launched a dedicated suicide bereavement support group in Tralee, Co. Kerry.

Bereavement by suicide shares characteristics with other bereavements but it is also different. In addition to grieving the loss of a loved one, suicide leaves many with heavy invisible burdens to carry including unanswered questions and feelings of regret, self-blame, guilt, shame, stigma, and more. Suicide grief can feel extremely isolating. Being among others who understand this grief can bring comfort, hope and in time healing; for some it can be lifesaving.

All HUGG Support Groups are led by trained volunteers with lived experience of suicide loss. HUGG provides a free, non-judgemental, and safe space where people bereaved by suicide can share their experiences and feelings and receive and offer support to each other. Please see the flyer attached.

We hope the HUGG Kerry support group will greatly benefit the local community of Tralee and the surrounding areas including those living in Killarney, Listowel, Castleisland, Killorglin and Ballybunion. The support group will meet monthly, with the first meeting on Tuesday November 26th, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

We know it is difficult to plan ahead and understand suicide bereavement support needs to be flexible. Once registered with HUGG you can attend a support group as often, or as little, as you need.

Anyone wishing to learn more, or wanting to attend the HUGG Kerry Support Group can simply register their interest online at www.HUGG.ie, and a member of the HUGG team will be in touch, or email support@HUGG.ie or call 01 513 4048 (monitored answering machine).