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Caris Islington

We run bereavement counselling

We run bereavement counselling services for adults, teenagers and children who live, work or study in Islington. We also aim to raise awareness of the realities and impact of bereavement and to ensure that models of best practice are used in CARIS

Why the community needs us
Our bereavement clients need to live or work in the borough of Islington. We reach people who cannot afford conventional counselling services and need help in their own homes. They may be supported for over a year through the process of coming to terms with their feelings. The demands on other local services eg GPs are thereby reduced. Nearly half of our over 65 Shelter guests have a definite Islington connection and the vast majority are actively engaged with other local professionals.

Our impact on the community
Monitoring of our bereavement service shows that our work is valued by those we help. eg "I believe this is the most important thing I have done in my life", "The Bereavement visitor was amazing, without her help I would have found this year impossible."

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Volunteers are needed for Cold weather shelter Jan-March each year. We offer training for counsellors in training each year. People willing to help in office, with admin, IT, fundraising & other skills welcomed.

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£5

crayons and paper for our children's project

£30

support our volunteer counsellors to deliver 12+ counselling sessions

£400

pays for a month's wages for our Administrator