Suicide Liaison Officer - Western Trust (Southern Sector)

What support is provided by the Family Liaison Service?
We carry out a needs assessment. We provide practical support and guidance re: the feelings experienced, the investigation of the death and the sorting out of affairs. We provide short term follow up support. We provide reading materials. We refer to statutory and/or voluntary helping services. We invite bereaved family members to join the local support groups, which we facilitate.
Who can be referred to the family Liaison Service?
Any one directly affected by a death by suicide can avail of this service:
Any one can self refer to the service
GP referral
Statutory service
Community / voluntary service
How to make a referral to the service
Phone your local Suicide Liaison Officer (See Telephone Numbers above). You will be asked to provide a brief history and contact details for an initial meeting will be arranged within 48 hours to help identify support.
The Bereaved by Suicide Service in the Southern Sector of WHSCT has locations in both Omagh and Enniskillen:
Omagh
– Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex. 7 Donaghanie Road. Omagh. County Tyrone. BT79 0NR.
Enniskillen
– Key Worker’s Building,  South West Acute Hospital, 124 Irvinestown Road, Enniskillen. County Fermanagh. BT74 6DN.