Suicide Liaison Officer - Western Trust (Northern 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 Number 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.

Service details

• Contact person: Jennifer Sharkey
• Available age groups: All Ages
• FamilySupportNI categories: Self Harm & Suicide
• Areas covered: Derry | Limavady | Strabane
• Referral methods: GP | Health Visitor | Hospital | School | Self | Social Worker

Source: FamilySupportNI listing