Bereavement Through Addiction (BTA) provide a free and confidential service for people age 16 years and over who have lost a loved one to drug or alcohol addiction. We are based in Bristol / Bath and welcome people from across the South West.
We provide support at a monthly peer support group and at an annual Celebration of Life service.
Support group
1st Tuesday of every month
6:15 – 7:45pm
DHI’s offices,
154 St James Parade,
Bath,
BA1 1UL
Celebration of Life Service
Saturday 14th November 2026
(Please Note Change of Date)
3:30pm
St James Priory
1 Whitson Street
Bristol BS1 3NZ
“I realised I was not alone and hearing others express similar feelings was helpful and healing. ”
“Please Stay” – DHI Reach Out Event 2026 Choir
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Our experience
BTA was founded in 2009 by two parents, Joan Hollywood and Paul Craig, as a result of their experience of losing their son.
The charity is now run by four trustees, all of whom have lost close family members to drugs and alcohol.
Bereavement Through Addiction is a UK charity based in the South West, supporting those with loved ones who have died as a result of substance abuse / addiction.
Our services are supported and co-run by local drug and alcohol support and treatment services:
Developing Health and Independence (DHI) who host and suppport our monthly support group
Bristol Drugs Project (BDP) who co-run the annual Celebration of Life Service
Please consider a donation to help us continue the work we do. Thank you for any help you can give.