-
spacer
print  Print page  
Counselling and Support

The Families and Friends of Missing Persons Unit provides a free and confidential counselling service.
The service provided includes:

    • Support at time of crisis
    • Emotional support
    • Family reunion work when the missing person has been located and wishes to be reunited with family members
    • Support for families of long term missing
    • Telephone counselling and support
    • Liaison and referral
    • Strategies to cope with issues such as difficulty sleeping, working, and family conflict
    • Information on legal issues and search agencies
When a family member or friend goes missing, counselling can:
    • Identify practical or emotional supports that you or your family may require
    • Explore the impact of unresolved loss in a safe environment
    • Identify some strategies to cope while the missing persons case is unsolved
    • Provide support during times of reunion, location or coronial intervention
To talk to someone call 02 8688 5423, or 1800 227 772 (toll free) Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.




Previous Page | Back to Lawlink Home | Top of Page
  Last updated 25 February 2008   Crown Copyright ©  
Hosted by agd logo
Attorney General's Department