An office in Cambuslang is to be transformed into a purpose-built facility offering counselling services for families affected by murder and suicide.The Loft will become a satellite office for FAMS (Families and Friends affected by Murder and Suicide) and provide much-needed support in the local area.FAMS was originally formed by the families of victims of murder and suicide to help those affected by the loss, but has since widened its mission due to the ongoing mental health crisis in the UK.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Counsellor Karen Crooks told Lanarkshire Live : “Cambuslang has a high murder and suicide rate and there’s nothing in the area to support families affected by this - so there's a high priority for this. “We have families from Cambuslang that have to travel into our Glasgow office and other families from that sort of area are being sent to Hamilton and Motherwell for support.
More support was needed in Cambuslang.“We’re hoping to contact the GP, Women’s Aid, as well as the Police and let them know we’re taking referrals as well as self-referrals.
Anyone who has been affected by murder or suicide can come to us for support."Some of these people that have been affected need help straight away and can’t wait.“We have counsellors that are trained for one-to-one appointments, we
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