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What we do

FirstLight offers free professional counselling support to parents and families who have faced the devastating loss of a child aged 0 to 18, no matter the circumstances of that loss. With a network of over 140 accredited psychotherapists spread throughout all 26 counties, FirstLight ensures there are no waiting lists. This means individuals can receive timely and accessible care precisely when they need it most.

Our mission

FirstLight’s mission is to:

  • Deliver appropriate professional support services to bereaved parents and families, including first encounter, crisis intervention and ongoing support services;
  • Promote training for frontline professionals who encounter bereaved parents and families;
  • Raise awareness of FirstLight’s professional support services and;
  • Promote research into child mortality and intervention campaigns to reduce the incidences of sudden death

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