CALL 01603 431788
DONATE
GET HELP
PRIVACY POLICY
  • Facebook
  • Youtube
  • Twitter
  • 0Shopping Cart
Nelson's Journey | Child Bereavement Help for Norfolk
  • Parents and carers
  • Young people
  • Professionals
  • Volunteer
  • Fundraise
    • Purple Picnic
    • London Marathon 2021
  • Shop
  • About us
  • Blog/News
  • Contact Us
  • Menu

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

Stressbuster leaflet

Download

FAQs (printable version)

Download

Memory Activities

Download

Memory Book

Download

At Time of Bereavement Booklet

Download

Ways to remember

Download

Anger Management

Download

Sleep tips for teenagers

Download

Sleep tips for younger children

Download

#ExamReady

Download

Memory Bricks

Download

Refer yourself for support (over 16s only)

If you are over 16, you are welcome to make a referral yourself. If you’re under 16, your parent or carer will need to do it for you. We are only able to support young people up to their 18th birthday who live in Norfolk

If you would like to refer yourself for support, please call us on 01603 431 788. You will be put through to our Support Line where you chat to someone about how you are feeling and whether Nelson’s Journey is the right service for you at the moment.

Our Support Line is open as follows:

Monday            9:30am – 4:30pm

Tuesday            9:30am – 4:30pm

Wednesday      1:30pm – 4:30pm

Thursday          9:30am – 4:30pm

Friday               9:30am – 4:00pm

We are closed on bank holidays and at weekends.

  • About you
  • Your contact details
  • About the person who has died

We can meet you at Smiles House, our home near Norwich, NR13 5FH We have a range of places where we can meet to make you and your children feel at ease We can meet you at The Norfolk Hospice - Tapping House (near King's Lynn) PE31 6BH. We can speak to you online and on video calls We can meet you at school We can meet you at the Louise Hamilton Centre, next to the James Paget Hospital (near Great Yarmouth) NR31 6LA.
  • PARENTS & CARERS
  • YOUNG PEOPLE
  • PROFESSIONALS
  • VOLUNTEER
  • Fundraise
  • BLOG
  • CONTACT US

About Us

Nelson’s Journey is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Registered Charity 1170605
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Youtube

HOW TO FIND US

Contact Us

  • 01603 431788
  • www.nelsonsjourney.org.uk

  • enquiries@nelsonsjourney.org.uk

Nelson’s Journey, Bradbury Building - Smiles House, Octagon Business Park, Hospital Road, Little Plumstead, Norwich, NR13 5FH
No Favorites Has Been Added!
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok
×
Keep up to date with Nelson's Journey,
Norfolk's charity supporting bereaved children and young people.
Our email newsletter includes news and information about our events, services, campaigns, support from the community, and ways in which you can support us such as through volunteering or donating. You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time.
Scroll to top