Alta and Hammerfest Family Welfare Office is part of Bufetat, Region North, and offers services within mediation, couple and family therapy, and parenting guidance. The office aims to offer mediation sessions within three weeks of booking, and the waiting time for therapy and guidance is a maximum of four weeks. This enables families to receive rapid help and support in challenging situations.
The Family Welfare Office covers several municipalities in the region and focuses on creating security and support for families. In addition to physical meetings, which must be arranged in advance, they offer video consultations for counseling. The office also has digital courses and resources available, which gives families the opportunity to access help and information in a flexible way.