Support services reach out to Islanders following teen’s sudden death

ISLAND support services have said they are ready to talk to anyone who is suffering following the sudden death of 16-year-old Morgan Huelin.

Several organisations have reached out to those affected by the tragedy and encouraged Islanders to get in touch if they need to talk.

The Jersey Youth Service’s Youth Enquiry Service is open from midday until 6 pm and is available for people aged 14 to 25.

And the Community Bereavement Service, which is affiliated with Jersey Hospice Care, has also extended its facilities to those who may be grieving.

Dedicated Family Liasion Officers are working with Mr Huelin’s family and officers were due to be deployed at Victoria College to support staff and students.

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Police are continuing to carry out forensic tests of the crime scene, as well as inquiries in the parish, and a post mortem is due to be carried out on Tuesday.

Jan Sims, the manager of the Community Bereavement Service, said the organisation is open to anyone who has suffered a loss following a death.

She added: ‘Anyone can phone or drop us an email. We’re available for phone support or can organise one-to-one support.

‘Talking helps to normalise feelings. There will be lots of high emotion and talking can help people to understand what to expect from those emotions.

‘Quite often it’s a few weeks down the line that people feel they need more support. There can be a numbness at first, but with a sudden death that can be quite different, so we want to let people know we are available.’

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