Other Support Organisations
A directory of other support services available that may also be able to assist.
Ebony and Ivory Houses
The concept of Ebony House came about after Christine Simpson, from her own experiences, identified the need for some kind of ‘recovery’ centre for people affected by the murder of a loved one.
Support Meetings & Therapy Weekends
Support meetings and weekends are an excellent opportunity for you to meet other who have experience the death of a loved one through murder.
Telephone Support
1800 191 777 – Someone is available to talk to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week free of charge.
Counselling
Counselling – means talking through your problems, issues and feelings with someone who is trained to help people to do just that.
Men and Grief
The Men’s Group is a support network that, as the name suggests, is a service that HVSG offers men, young and old.
Children and Grief
Children do grieve. Children mourn the loss of someone special in a similar manner as do adults. They feel the loss and pain of a separation very strongly, they just don’t express their pain in the same manner.
Understanding your reactions
In the weeks and months after a murder, you may experience some reactions to this traumatic event. Considering what has happened to you, these reactions are normal, healthy and understandable.
Dealing with the media after a homicide
An important point to consider before speaking to the media – always check with the police in charge of your case beforehand, as you do not want anything you say to impact on the police investigation.