FAMILY SERVICES

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office extends sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your loved one, and recognizes that life for family and friends can be extremely difficult and challenging for some time.  If you or someone you know needs help in dealing with a loss, there are support groups and counselors available, both locally and nationally.  Follow the links below for information about some of these resources.  Our office also has a part-time Family Advocate available by calling 817-920-5700, ext. 8672.

Grief Resources

Mental Health America brochure

Below are links to some organizations that can provide families with resources:

• Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney
• Texas Family Code §264.501 - §264.515
• Child Protective Services
• Cook Children's Medical Center
• Alliance For Children
• Centers For Disease Control - SIDS/SUIDI Initiative
• Child Welfare Information Gateway
• Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect
• Shaken Baby Alliance
• Texas Child Fatality Review Team Committee

Information for Next-of-Kin 

Information about obtaining reports and photos, release of remains, or requesting an autopsy waiver (no autopsy) can be found on our Forms/Requesting Records page.