Young People
Hi – if you are reading this because someone important in your life has died then you’ll know how hard it is to cope with. Some people find it helpful to talk to someone from outside their family and friends about it, and possibly meet other people in a similar situation. This is where Nelson’s Journey can help.
Covid-19 update: We are currently unable to deliver all of the services referred to on our website due to the Covid-19 outbreak. However, please still get in touch with us as we are still here to help – please click here to find out how best to make contact with us.
Megan’s story
Megan talks about when her Dad died and her experience with Nelson’s Journey.
How we can help
You can talk to one of our bereavement support workers about how you’re feeling and about the person who died – sad, funny and everything in between. There’s no pressure, and we can book sessions when you would find them helpful.
Try Smiles and Tears, our new Smartphone App
Save your memories, remember your special person and seek support from our new, free, smartphone app available to download from Google Play and the App Store.
Positive Activities
We offer children and young people referred to us (and on occasions their families) the opportunity to take part in one off positive activities. These may include outings, events or activities that offer you the opportunity to meet others who’ve had similar experiences and have fun together. These positive activities may be run by NJ staff or by other providers and partners.
Online forum
Our online forum where you can talk to other people who are with Nelson’s Journey. We moderate messages as quickly as possible to keep it a safe environment.
“I wasn’t sure it would be for me, but it really did help to talk about my Dad and not worry about upsetting people in my family” Lauren, 16 years old
Residential weekends and activity days
We run these at Hilltop Outdoor Centre in Sheringham. They are a mix of building self-confidence, making friends, how to cope with emotions and ways for you to remember the person who has died. Your support worker will discuss if this would be right for you.
Meet the team
Your support worker is there to talk through how you’re feeling, and give you the help you want.
Left to right: Adam White, Kerry Will, Fiona Coull, Emily Weeks, Debbie Winteringham, Lisa Wright, Amy Sale and Duncan Green
Join 1st Smiles Scout Group!
An exciting opportunity for bereaved children and young people in Norfolk to experience the positive benefits of Scouting!
1st Smiles Scout Group is a project run by Norfolk Scouts to:
- Bring bereaved children and young people together to help them meet others and have fun
- Build confidence to help attendees gain resilience and promote their own wellbeing
- Learn new life skills to help them thrive in the future
- Encourage children and young people to help others and support their communities
Membership is open to young people referred to Nelson’s Journey for a service.
Registration and Questions: 1stSmiles@norfolkscouts.org.uk
What can you do?
You may find it helpful to look through some of these
FAQs (printable version)
Memory Book
At Time of Bereavement Booklet
Ways to remember
Anger Management
Sleep tips for teenagers
Sleep tips for younger children
#ExamReady
Memory Bricks
Contact Us
Nelson’s Journey, Bradbury Building - Smiles House, Octagon Business Park, Hospital Road, Little Plumstead, Norwich, NR13 5FH
