FVCSS offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.
This operational service is part of the Safe at Home initiative: a Tasmanian whole of government response to family violence; FVCSS works with a range of services across government and the community sector.
FVCSS has offices in Burnie, Launceston and Hobart: appointments can also be made to see clients in other locations.
All FVCSS services are voluntary and free of cost.
The Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) is a statewide Tasmanian Government service.
Services include:
Information, counselling and support
Safety planning
Information to other services supporting people affected by family violence
Assistance to access Police
Referrals and advocacy in organising a safe place to stay
Referrals to other Safe at Home partner agencies, legal services, financial services and the community sector
Therapeutic Group work programs
Liaison with Government and non-government sector on behalf of clients