Commenting on the additional support for social services agencies, SMU Dean of Students and Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan said that vulnerable groups often need more than financial help and that it is important that social workers and volunteers provide mental support by visiting or calling. Prof Straughan added that these organisations will need to look into new ways to raise funds and resources to effectively take care of their clients. She believes that it is important to help these organisations maintain their operations, so that they may step up to help those in need.