Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service

WHO IS IT FOR ?
*Vietnam veterans
*Australian veterans of all conflicts and peacekeeping operations
*Wives and partners of veterans
*Veterans'children and adolescents
*Veterans from allied countries
*Ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force.
*Veterans' extended family with war-related problems
*People involved with veterans, including employers
The effects of a veteran's stress and readjustment difficulties can be most strongly felt by family and close friends, and so the veteran and his/her family are encouraged to use the service. The VVCS provides a confidential, relaxed and informal service free of charge.

WHAT DO THEY DO ?
They have a comprehensive range of services:
*Crisis counselling *Individual counselling *Relationship counselling
*Groups *Vetline - After hours emergency line *Family therapy
*Service to rural areas *Case management/follow up
*Community liaison and education
*Referral as required

Vietnam Veterans' Counselling Service (24 hours a day)
VVCS Vetline NSW 1800 043 503
From anywhere else in Australia 1800 011 046