Domestic and Family Violence Linkers - Blue Mountains & Lithgow

Three DFV linkers have been engaged as part of our recognise, respond, refer (RRR) program to support general practice and minimise waiting times for referral to appropriate services.  The DFV linker can provide the client with over the phone, or face to face support on: initial supprt and advice, info/referral regarding support services (housing, counselling, finances), advice on next steps (securing AVO, safety and security), undertake risk assessment and safety planning, info/referral to behaviour change programs.