Information & Support pack ACT - Living is for Everyone
Information & Support pack ACT - Living is for Everyone
Information & Support pack ACT - Living is for Everyone
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Solace <strong>ACT</strong> Inc (Membership fees apply, concessions available)6297 1052.Self help group <strong>for</strong> people whose partners have died. Meetings are held at Woden during the day andBelconnen in the evenings. Please phone <strong>for</strong> details.National Association <strong>for</strong> Loss and Grief6291 4994.Encourages and promotes professional and community education and support in loss and grief. NALAGthrough their Grief Resource Centre provides in<strong>for</strong>mation, referral, training and education.Canberra After Suicide <strong>Support</strong>6282 6658.<strong>Support</strong> group <strong>for</strong> people affected by suicide.Telephone CounsellingCounselling services <strong>for</strong> cr<strong>is</strong><strong>is</strong> situations include suicide bereavement. These are free and confidentialservices.Lifeline 13 11 14 24; hours, 7 days a week.Cr<strong>is</strong><strong>is</strong> <strong>Support</strong> Service 1300 659 467; 10am to 830pm 7 days a week.Youthline 6257 2333; 4pm - midnight, then switches to Lifeline 13 11 14.Kids Help Line 1800 551 800; freecall <strong>for</strong> children 5-25 years, 24 hours, 7 days a week.Other sources of supportOther sources of support in your area may include:■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Local doctorSchool chaplainHospital social workerLocal health workerDepartment <strong>for</strong> Community DevelopmentCommunity health centrePrivate counsellorSchool psycholog<strong>is</strong>tLocal counselling agenciesYour local place of worship17