Support Services
Compassionate Support When It Matters Most
Whether you’re facing suicidal thoughts or coping with bereavement, we’re here. Our trained professionals offer specialist help across South Wales.
Our Core Support Services
Children’s Bereavement Support
Tailored peer-support for children and teens grieving a suicide loss. Led by qualified bereavement specialists using age-appropriate therapy and resources—available individually or in small groups.
Gwent Bereavement Service
Thanks to renewed funding from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, we continue to provide free, immediate support for residents aged 26+ affected by suicide in Gwent.
One-to-one counselling
Family advice
Monthly peer support groups
Group Support
Community-focused sessions for sharing experiences and building resilience:
Weekly peer groups for suicide-related bereavement
Facilitated sessions for men’s, women’s, or youth groups
Drop-in and online support options with flexible access
Suicide-Related Bereavement (Postvention)
Ongoing care for all affected—regardless of time since the event. Services include:
Immediate outreach
One-to-one counselling
Monthly bereavement groups
Intervention Support
Personalised support strategies to help students reach their full potential.
- Close learning gaps early before they widen
Help pupils engage better in class and benefit more from lessons
Improve confidence, attendance and wellbeing
Working with Aneurin Bevan UHB
In partnership with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, we integrate Foundation services with NHS care pathways—offering seamless, trusted support across the region.
Who We Help
Children & teens dealing with a suicide loss
Adults bereaved by suicide, including parents, siblings, and loved ones
Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts and needing 1-to-1 support
Training Information
Training Packages
Welcome to the Jacob Abraham Foundation’s training page! We offer CPD-accredited training courses, with options for both in-person and online delivery. Please note that ASIST workshops are exclusively delivered in person. Here, you’ll find comprehensive information about our programs and how to book them.
Suicide Brief Intervention Training
This two hour session covers the following key areas:
- Reducing the stigma surrounding suicide.
- Understanding contributing factors and warning signs of suicide.
- Increasing confidence in compassionate communication when concerned
- Developing practical skills to promote safety planning with individuals who have expressed
- Supporting and signposting families, friends, colleagues, and communities bereaved by suicide.
Cost – £500 for up to 25 participants
Suicide Bereavment Training
This two hour session covers the following key areas:
- Develop awareness regarding bereavement by suicide.
- Facilitate open conversations about death and bereavement.
- Increase understanding of constructive and unhelpful language and approaches.
Cost – £500 for up to 25 participants.
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) participants must attend both days.
Recognised by the World Health Organisation, this two-day, in-person workshop focuses on suicide first aid, offering expert facilitation from two experienced and supportive trainers in a safe learning environment.
Participants will develop crucial skills, including recognising suicidal ideation, offering interventions, creating safety plans, and connecting individuals to support. The interactive learning approach incorporates audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations.
A key component of the workshop is attitudinal reflection, exploring how personal and community attitudes impact the seeking and providing of help. Ultimately, the program is designed to boost confidence, increasing willingness, confidence, and ability to offer support.
Email Steph@jacobsfoundation.
For group/organisation bookings please contact us on – training@jacobsfoundation.
Training Packages
Welcome to the Jacob Abraham Foundation’s training page! We offer CPD-accredited training courses, with options for both in-person and online delivery. Please note that ASIST workshops are exclusively delivered in person. Here, you’ll find comprehensive information about our programs and how to book them.
Suicide Brief Intervention Training
This two hour session covers the following key areas:
- Reducing the stigma surrounding suicide.
- Understanding contributing factors and warning signs of suicide.
- Increasing confidence in compassionate communication when concerned
- Developing practical skills to promote safety planning with individuals who have expressed
- Supporting and signposting families, friends, colleagues, and communities bereaved by suicide.
Cost – £500 for up to 25 participants
Suicide Bereavment Training
This two hour session covers the following key areas:
- Develop awareness regarding bereavement by suicide.
- Facilitate open conversations about death and bereavement.
- Increase understanding of constructive and unhelpful language and approaches.
Cost – £500 for up to 25 participants.
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) participants must attend both days.
Recognised by the World Health Organisation, this two-day, in-person workshop focuses on suicide first aid, offering expert facilitation from two experienced and supportive trainers in a safe learning environment.
Participants will develop crucial skills, including recognising suicidal ideation, offering interventions, creating safety plans, and connecting individuals to support. The interactive learning approach incorporates audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations.
A key component of the workshop is attitudinal reflection, exploring how personal and community attitudes impact the seeking and providing of help. Ultimately, the program is designed to boost confidence, increasing willingness, confidence, and ability to offer support.
Cost – £200 per participant.
For group/organisation bookings please contact us on – contact@jacobsfoundation.org.uk
Dates available:
Training Schedule
| Date | Time | Topic | Book Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th and 26th Sept | 09:00 - 17:00 | ASIST | Link to form |
| 2:00 - 4:00 PM | SBI | Link to form | |
| 11:00 AM - 13:00 PM | Bereavement | Link to Form | |
| 3:00 - 5:00 PM | SBI | Link to form |
Training Packages
Welcome to the Jacob Abraham Foundation’s training page! We offer CPD-accredited training courses, with options for both in-person and online delivery. Please note that ASIST workshops are exclusively delivered in person. Here, you’ll find comprehensive information about our programs and how to book them.
Suicide Brief Intervention Training
This two hour session covers the following key areas:
- Reducing the stigma surrounding suicide.
- Understanding contributing factors and warning signs of suicide.
- Increasing confidence in compassionate communication when concerned
- Developing practical skills to promote safety planning with individuals who have expressed
- Supporting and signposting families, friends, colleagues, and communities bereaved by suicide.
Cost – £500 for up to 25 participants
Suicide Bereavment Training
This two hour session covers the following key areas:
- Develop awareness regarding bereavement by suicide.
- Facilitate open conversations about death and bereavement.
- Increase understanding of constructive and unhelpful language and approaches.
Cost – £500 for up to 25 participants.
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) participants must attend both days.
Recognised by the World Health Organisation, this two-day, in-person workshop focuses on suicide first aid, offering expert facilitation from two experienced and supportive trainers in a safe learning environment.
Participants will develop crucial skills, including recognising suicidal ideation, offering interventions, creating safety plans, and connecting individuals to support. The interactive learning approach incorporates audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations.
A key component of the workshop is attitudinal reflection, exploring how personal and community attitudes impact the seeking and providing of help. Ultimately, the program is designed to boost confidence, increasing willingness, confidence, and ability to offer support.
Cost – £200 per participant.
For group/organisation bookings please contact us on – contact@jacobsfoundation.org.uk
Dates available:
Training Schedule
| Date | Time | Topic | Book Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th and 26th Sept | 09:00 - 17:00 | ASIST | Link to form |
| 2:00 - 4:00 PM | SBI | Link to form | |
| 11:00 AM - 13:00 PM | Bereavement | Link to Form | |
| 3:00 - 5:00 PM | SBI | Link to form |