Do you have a loved one who has died as a result of addiction?
We can offer help and support
Bereavement Through Addiction (BTA), is a Southwest-based charity supporting those with loved ones who have died as a result of addiction.
In partnership with DHI, BTA run monthly face-to-face peer group meetings in Bath, they are free, and are available to anyone who needs support.
We hope that by sharing our stories with others who have lost their loved ones, we can gain mutual support as we grieve their loss
Our support group provides a safe place for people to express their grief and difficult thoughts and feelings in a confidential and supportive environment.
Groups are led by an experienced facilitator.
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. ” – Click to view related video.
The meetings are informal and run from 6:15 – 7:45pm on the first Tuesday of every month
For more details see attached leaflet or contact DHI Family Support at:
www.dhi-online.org.uk/get-help/families-carers-services
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 co-run by local charities Developing Health and Independence (DHI) and Bristol Drugs Project (BDP), both are drug and alcohol support and treatment services.



