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Missing in Ireland Support Service (MISS) is a non-denominational, non-political, non-profit, voluntary organisation. We were established in 2003 by Dermot Browne following a 13-week search for his missing son. During this time he experienced at first hand the lack of information and support available on the ground, for families and friends of Missing Persons. Having consulted with other families who had undergone a similar experience it was decided to establish a Support Group and the organisation was launched in November 2003What we do!!! The primary aim of Missing in Ireland Support Service is to support families and individuals who have a relative, colleague or friend who is officially classified as “missing”. Our support service can take many forms and will generally be aimed at responding to the individual needs and circumstances of the family or person contacting us. In order to provide a more focussed service MISS has arranged a professionally-delivered Training Course for volunteers (see MISS Training). Some funding has been put at our disposal by the Family Support Agency (FSA) and allows us limited access to a Counsellors. The organisation may also engage in educational and publicity programmes aimed at creating an awareness of the consequences of Missing Persons.How to contact us If you are missing a friend or family member and feel that we can help please contact us by e-mail at [email protected]. If you need Help SPECIAL NOTE - THE MISSING PERSONS HELPLINE WAS DISCONTINUED WITH EFFECT FROM 31 MARCH 2005 FOLLOWING WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDING FROM DEPT OF JUSTICE AND LAW REFORM The Irish Missing Persons Helpline is based in Dublin and works with the Garda Missing Persons Unit and the Missing in Ireland Support Service (M.I.S.S.) to ensure there is a support service for families and friends of Missing Persons. Helpline Closed Due to witdrawal of Government Funding The Help Line The Helpline was funded by the Department of Justice and Law Reform and staffed by Tony O’Connell under the auspices of the Victim Support Organisation. Callers to the Helpline who requested help were offered the services of MISS and referred to us for further assistance. If you would like to be a member The operation of MISS is overseen by a Committee which is elected at the Annual General Meeting. New members are always welcome, annual membership fee is €5. If you would like to become a member please email our Secretary at [email protected]