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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
