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The Student Grief Network

Support for students

We support students who have lost someone, as well as friends who want to show their support. You may want to learn more about grief, connect with others, hear their stories or share your own.

The thought of it was daunting but I found it was easy and relaxed and such a positive experience

Peer support groups

We host a free online peer support group twice each month, for students and recent grads experiencing grief. You’re welcome to join whether your loss happened years ago or recently, no matter your relationship to the person or how you have processed your grief so far.

The meetings are run by people with personal experience. You can get stuff off your chest, or simply listen. They are an informal alternative to therapy, with no pressure.

This is a collaboration with The New Normal Charity (TNN). They have lots of meetings for different communities including Queer Good Grief, Black and Brown Good Grief, It’s Complicated, Boys Talk, and many more.

more details and sign up

First time in five years I’ve not felt alone in the grief or loss I’ve suffered, in a really safe space

Understanding loss

Grief can feel so huge and complex sometimes. Learning more about it and hearing other people’s experiences can help us slowly untangle the impact of loss. You can start by visiting our ‘About Grief’ pages, or find us on YouTube or Instagram.

The Student Grief Zine is a resource we created in 2023, with easy bite-size chapters on different themes, artwork, and quotes from our community.

You can also check out our blog and submit something of your own if you’d like to share.

The providers listed below can also help with understanding grief in different ways.

So good to feel that grief and loss can be shared

Other providers

Here are some other things you may find helpful:

Let’s Talk About Loss provide support for bereaved adults age 18-35, including meet ups across the UK.

Suicide & Co support those bereaved by suicide, including access to a free app, helpline, and counselling service.

The Grief Gang is a relatable podcast and Instagram community by Amber Jeffrey. She also provides group and 121 mentoring.

ataLoss.org signposting and information service – you can search specifically on location, type of loss, and type of support you are looking for.