General grief support organisations
Anglicare (SA) Loss and Grief Centre
Anglicare SA, Loss and Grief Centre was established in partnership with the School of Social Work, Flinders University.
The Centre offers individual counselling and some specific group programs.
All staff have relevant and recognised professional qualifications.
Anglicare SA works for people from all backgrounds to make a positive difference. All staff work with respect for clients’ rights to self determination and their own belief system.
Services provided:
- Individual counselling
- Specific group programs
Address: 184 Port Rd, HINDMARSH SA 5008
Phone: (08) 83014200
Fax: (08) 83014250
Website: www.anglicare-sa.org.au
Email: n/a
Hours of Operation: Enquiries about hours, fees and services are welcome Monday to Friday 9am. – 5pm on (08) 83014200
Costs: As at January 2006: $25.00 per hour and $10.00 concession
Australia Funeral Director’s Association (SA/NT Division)
The Australia Funeral Director’s Association was formed in 1935. The AFDA is the only funeral service organisation with a national network, and it is the largest in Australia. All members of AFDA must abide by its Code of Ethics and it has established its own guidelines regarding minimum standards for the premises, equipment and vehicles of its members.
You can contact the AFDA for information about funeral arrangements in general and to find out about Funeral Directors in your area.
The AFDA also provides Education and Training for the Funeral Industry and acts an independent mediator for complaints.
Services provided:
- Help and advice on making funeral arrangements
- Provision of information about funeral directors in your area
- Literature on grief eg. brochures
- Sale of publications
Address: 136 Greenhill Road, Unley 5061
Phone: (08) 8300 0184
Fax: (08) 8300 0001
Website: n/a
Email: n/a
Hours of Operation: n/a
Costs: Free
Barnabas Centre Inc.
The Barnabas Centre Inc. provides a general counselling service to the community provided free if people cannot afford to pay for the service. The centre is funded by the community. The Centre also provides advocacy & mediation service. Counselling is provided in general areas as required ie. Grief counselling, self esteem and critical incident debriefing.
Services provided:
- Individual counselling
- Telephone counselling
- Drop in centre
- Support group meetings
- Literature on grief
- Library facilities for loss & grief
- Grief education classes
Address: 61b Murray St TANUNDA SA 5352
Phone: (08) 85633676
Fax: (08) 85630259
Hours of Operation: 9.00am-5.00pm or after hours by appointment
Costs: services free, donation accepted if people can afford
Centacare
Centacare offers a confidential, professional counselling service for those confronted by loss and grief and work to provide a sympathetic and practical support as people journey through the grieving process.
Services provided:
- Individual counselling
- Telephone counselling
Address: 33 Wakefield St ADELAIDE SA 5000
Phone: 08 82108200
Fax: 08 82240930
Website: www.centacare.org.au
Email: cfs@centacare.org.au
Hours of Operation: 9.00am-5.00pm
Costs: Individual counselling on a sliding scale according to income. Telephone counselling free.
COPE (Centre Of Personal Education)
COPE is now merged with Relationships Australia (SA).
Relationships Australia (SA) focuses on services which promote health and well-being. Relationships Australia (SA) have a specialist bookshop and library (formerly the COPE Book Shop) with a wide range of books on Loss & Grief and many other health and life issue areas. Books and resources for workers in this area are also available.
Relationships Australia (SA) provides training to health & community workers on HIV/AIDS, the prevention of suicide in youth and many other topics related to grief and/or loss. This training is provided through their Institute of Social Relations.
Services provided:
information on services provided (optional)
- Library and book shelf items on grief, loss and life skills
- Worker education
Address: 49a Orsmond Street HINDMARSH
Phone: 08 8245 8100
Fax: xxxx
Website: www.rabooks.com.au / www.socialrelations.edu.au
Email: xxxx
Hours of Operation: xxxx
Costs: Library joining fee
Good Grief Counselling Service
Good Grief Counselling Service provides Grief and Loss and general counselling to people in the Spencer Gulf region, in helping the bereaved to work through the difficult issues of grief to come to a place of acceptance.
Services provided:
- Individual counselling
- Telephone counselling
- Literature on grief eg. brochures
Address: 50 Viscount-Slim Ave Whyalla Norrie SA 5608
Phone: 08 8645 5650
Mobile: 0422 177 705
Fax: 08 8645 7704
Hours of Operation: 9.00am- 5.00pm
Costs: $20.00 per session
$10.00 per session if unemployed
Kangaroo Island Health Service
Kangaroo Island Health Service, Community Health has a Social Worker and Community Health Nurse with Mental Health qualifications. They can provide grief and loss counselling and act as a referral based service.
Services provided:
- Individual counselling
- Telephone counselling
- Literature on grief eg. brochures
- Library facilities for loss & grief
Address: Cook Community Centre, Esplanade, KINGSCOTE SA 5223
Phone: 08 85534231
Fax: 08 85534227
Website: www.kihealth.sa.gov.au
Email: kigh@kin.on.net
Hours of Operation: 9.00am- 5.00pm
Costs: nil
LIFELINE
LIFELINE provides a 24hr telephone counselling service that is compassionate, non-judgmental, confidential and supportive of people from all walks of life, in need or in crisis.
Counsellors are trained to help with crises in areas such as isolation, relationship difficulties, domestic violence, suicide, youth issues, loss and grief, mental health, child abuse, sexual abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, gambling etc.
LIFELINE has been helping South Australians of all ages, religions and social groups since 1963. In that time, our counsellors have dealt with just about every human problem.
Services provided:
- Telephone counselling 24 hours 131114
- second item (optional)
- Grief education classes as part of training of telephone counsellors
- Referral service to other agencies and support groups
Address: 43 Franklin St ADELAIDE SA 5000
Mailing Address: GPO Box 2534 ADELAIDE SA 5000
Phone: 08 8202 5820
Fax: 08 8202 5822
Email: dianne.cottrell@acm.asn.au
Hours of Operation: 9am-5pm
Costs: Nil (only cost is for in house training of telephone counsellors)
Living Hope
Living Hope is a completely Christ centered service to the community at large, offering genuine and friendly support, encouragement and advice to anyone with a personal problem within their own life. Help given is according to the immediate problem or need each individual has, and advice is always in accordance with the truths, principles and promise in God’s work.
It is not our purpose or intention to force “religion” upon anyone, but wherever the opportunity exists, and it is welcomed by the caller, spiritual advice can be shared with him/her.
Services provided:
- Individual counselling
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- Telephone counselling
- Literature on grief eg. brochures (limited)
- Grief education classes
- Referral to grief professionals
Address: 819 Marion Rd MITCHELL PARK SA 5043
Mailing Address: PO Box 80 PARKHOLME SA 5043
Phone: 24hr phone service 82774033
Office 83742112 (not always open)
Fax: 82763077
Hours of Operation: Individual Counselling 9am-5pm
Telephone Counselling 24 hrs.
Costs: We do not charge but encourage callers and those counselled to make a donation as able. Living Hope is a voluntary agency that relies on gifts, grants and donations.
Lutheran Community Care (LCC)
Lutheran Community Care (LCC) provides a range of services locally and on a statewide basis. Services to support families are provided in the surrounding areas. Emergency relief is available in local areas and limited financial counselling is available. Counselling for individual and relationship issues is available by appointment. Training for community groups and professionals includes grief & loss, communication, mandatory notification of child abuse as well as parenting and relationship training. Courses are available on request. LCC shares the love of Christ by serving and meeting the needs of the community and equipping others to be part of this ministry.
Services provided:
- Individual counselling
- Telephone counselling
- Library facilities for loss & grief – limited
- Grief education classes – limited
Address: 309 Prospect Rd BLAIR ATHOL SA 5084
Phone: 08 8269 9300
Fax: 08 8269 1935
Email: enquiries@lccsa.org.au
Hours of Operation: 9.00am-5.00pm
Costs: Yes, a small donation. Suggested amount is scaled in accordance with income
Noarlunga Health Services
Noarlunga Health Services exists to service its community through the accessible provision of quality health care. Community health services concentrate on health promotion rather than ill health. Services offered include one-to-one consultations and therapy, health education programs and health promotion projects.
Services provided:
- Individual counselling
- Telephone counselling
- Support group meetings
- Literature on grief e.g. brochures
Address: Noarlunga Health Village, Alexander Kelly Drive NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5162
Mailing Address: PO Box 437 NOARLUNGA SA 5162
Phone: 08 83849266
Fax: 08 83849248
Hours of Operation: 8.30AM-5.00PM Mon Tue Wed & Fri
8.30am-8.00pm Thursday
Costs: Our services are free, however there may be a small charge for some group program resources
Southern Fleurieu Bereavement Group (formerly Southern Fleurieu Suicide Bereavement Group)
Our group was originally set up to provide support for those who had lost someone to suicide. However, because of inadequate resources for the bereaved person generally, in the Southern Fleurieu, it was decided to expand our group to include anyone who has been bereaved regardless of the cause of death.
The group is professionally led by our facilitator (who has also been bereaved through suicide) and is funded through a joint project managed by the combined Southern Fleurieu Councils, supplemented by the Premier’s Department grants to run workshops and other related projects.
The group has a particular focus on personal development/transformation through adversity, but is also importantly a prime source of support, friendship and sharing of experiences for bereaved people.
Services provided:
- Free monthly newsletter (whether or not you attend meetings)
- Telephone counselling, information and support
- Some home visits
- Workshops
- Community education/public speaking
- Lending library/grief resources for those attending meetings
Address: CWA Hall, Crn Crozier & HIndmarsh Rds (Near Woolies) VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211
Mailing Address: PO Box 830 VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211
Phone: 08 8552 6522 (9-12 daily or leave a message for prompt response)
Meetings:First Friday of the month, 7-9 pm usually but coffee mornings during the month. Please phone to attend if possible. Perfume free zone.
Costs: Free service
Uniting Church In Australia Chaplaincy & Other Ministries Commission
The Chaplaincy Commission is able to provide links with qualified chaplains throughout SA. Chaplains, usually ordained clergy are skilled listeners/counsellors with experience in helping people through stressful situations e.g. grief.
Services provided:
- Individual counselling
- Telephone counselling
Address: 33 Pirie St ADELAIDE SA 5000
Mailing Address: GPO Box 2145 ADELAIDE SA 5001
Phone: 08 82124066
Fax: 08 82316013
Email: richardm@sa.vca.org.au
Costs: Nil
Unley-Carramar Continuing Care Team, Southern Mental Health
The Team comprises multi disciplinary staff who provide services on a regional basis to people with a mental health disability. Services can include components of grief counselling related to loss of self-esteem, loss of capacity to fulfill work and family roles. Support is available to help people and carers deal with newly diagnosed early psychosis.
Services provided:
Address: 179 Greenhill Rd PARKSIDE SA 5063
Phone: 08 84061600
Fax: 08 84061601
Hours of Operation: For referral/information Monday- Friday 9am-5pm
In after hours emergency: 24 hour Assessment & Crisis Intervention Service (ACIS) 131465
Costs: Nil
