We are here for you if you've been impacted by suicide
Pete’s Dragons are honest, brave, vibrant and a little bit sweary… so we will come straight out and say it - losing someone to suicide is just totally devastating and exhaustingly shit. We know, we’ve been there.
That’s why our team work together to ensure anyone in Devon & North Somerset impacted by suicide loss has access to our support.
Thank you for supporting me in what I can only describe as the most difficult and challenging time of my life. You have been there with me every step of the way, keeping me grounded, allowing me to believe in myself.
Getting support in
Devon
Everyone impacted by suicide will have a unique experience. Our bespoke service is for anyone affected by suicide loss within the county of Devon.
Read MoreGetting support in North Somerset
If you are living in North Somerset and have been impacted by suicide, you can access our monthly peer-support group.
Read MoreChildren & Young
People
Pete’s Dragons have a team of specialists dedicated to working with children and young people in Devon, Plymouth & Torbay.
Read MoreProfessionals & Organisations
Including referral information for professionals and organisation-wide support options for workplaces that have been impacted by suicide.
Read MoreSupport for Schools
Our online resource has been developed alongside local partners to provide schools with detailed information and support options in the event of a possible suicide.
Read MoreI feel lucky to have had Pete's Dragons to support me after my son died. I found it so useful to talk to somebody who understood suicide. Someone who could give me practical help.
Get Involved
Thank you to all those who continue to support our work. Our overarching aim at Pete’s Dragons is to put ourselves out of business, we don’t want to be supporting people after a suicide because we don’t want suicides to occur in the first place.
Though our fundraising, training and volunteering activities you can join the push for a zero-suicide future while helping those currently living with suicide loss.
Fundraise
If you enjoy getting out and about, meeting people, then this could be the role for you!
Read MoreShop With Us
Meet lots of new people and gain new skills, there is something for everyone at Retail Therapy.
Read MoreVolunteering
If you have an eye for detail and a positive outlook, then this could be the place for you.
Read MoreOur Training Services
Our highly skilled and experienced training and consultancy department offers workshops and courses in all aspects of suicide postvention (bereavement), intervention and prevention as well as wellbeing and mental health maintenance.
Want to set up a fundraising campaign?
Join our team of fundraising dragons! There are many creative ways you can help to support those currently living with suicide loss in Devon & North Somerset.
Kind words
“Keeping me grounded”
‘Thank you for supporting me in what I can only describe as the most difficult and challenging time of my life. No matter what has happened, you have been there with me, every step of the way, keeping me grounded, allowing me to believe in myself’.
“Just knowing I can pick up the phone...”
‘I’d just like to say, especially today: Thank you all.YOU were there in our darkest of days and the fact that you are there for EVERYONE in need ALWAYS absolutely fills my heart with love and strength. Just knowing I can pick up the phone, although I haven’t needed to for a long time, really helps.’
“Their expertise is second to none”
‘Before my first session, I felt lost and alone in a sea of grief and confusion. Pete’s Dragons reached out to me with warmth, care, compassion and empathy and have guided me back to shore. Their expertise is second to none and I will be forever grateful for their time and support.’
“I wanted to believe you but...”
‘I will never forget how fearful I was stepping in to Pete’s Dragons for the first time and being told that things would get better. I wanted to believe you but I just couldn’t imagine how it was possible. Little did I know, that will all your strength, knowledge, compassion and life changing strategies, you have enabled me to grow and keep going.’
I’d just like to say, especially today: Thank you all. You were there in our darkest of days and the fact that you are there for everyone in need always absolutely fills my heart with love and strength.