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Forget-Me-Not self help groupForget Me Not Support Group, offers support for anyone affected bythe loss of a child during pregnancy, and for anyone who needs supportduring subsequent pregnancies.Contact: 01950 477268Shetland Bereavement Support ServiceAdult’s ServiceSometimes the strong feelings and emotions following the death ofsomeone close do not improve as time goes on, or you may find thatyou cannot handle the intensity of your feelings. When you’re goingthrough something so painful, it is hard to believe that anyone else canunderstand. This can lead to feeling isolated and finding it hard to talkto friends and family.Although it can seem really difficult, finding someone to talk to abouthow you’re feeling can be an important first step in coming to termswith the death of someone close and you may find it easier to talk witha bereavement support worker. This service provides one to one free,confidential support.34Family InformationShetland Bereavement Support ServiceYoung People’s ServiceBereavement simply means losing someone through death. It could beone of your parents, grandparents, brothers or sisters, friends, boyfriendor girlfriend – anyone who is important to you. Perhaps you havenobody who is easy to talk to and it is quite common to find it is difficultto concentrate on schoolwork or everyday tasks. You may feel you are“just not getting over it”.If talking to someone you know seems too big a step, it might be easierto talk to someone whose job it is to listen. Shetland BereavementSupport Service volunteers are trained to listen and to help you to workthrough your grief.Contact: 01595 743933Shetland Link UpProvides a free drop-in service for men and women who are recoveringfrom problems with mental health and well-being. Open times are onTuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am - 2pm. Facilities for smokersand non-smokers. Tea and coffee are free - just help yourself. You arewelcome to share a snack meal with us. We play games of various typesor just chat. If you want to speak confidentially to a member of staff, weare happy to arrange it.Contact: 01595 693313