MENTAL health clinicians from the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) will be in Lockhart every working day for the next two weeks to provide support to residents following the deaths of an entire family this week.
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The body of a man - believed to be that of husband and father Geoff Hunt - and a gun were recovered from a dam on Wednesday, almost 24 hours after Kim Hunt and her three children - Fletcher, 10, Mia, 8, and Phoebe, 6 were found dead at a nearby house.
They are all believed to have sustained gunshot wounds.
MLHD said two clinicians would be based in the Lockhart Shire chambers building until September 25.
They are available between 10am and 4pm and no appointment is necessary.
Mental health information and resources are also being distributed in Lockhart and Boree Creek.
MLHD director of mental health and drug and alcohol Robyn Manzie said on R U OK Day - Thursday - the important message following this week's tragedy was to talk to someone if you are worried about anything and to ask your neighbours if they are OK.
"If you notice symptoms of depression, stress or 'not coping' which last for longer than two weeks, or a friend or family member is worried about you, a number of services are available to help," Ms Manzie said.
* Support is available for anyone who may be distressed by calling Lifeline 131 114, Mensline 1300 789 978, Kids Helpline 1800 551 800.
