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    In Crisis?

    Find the support you need

    We have collated contact details of a number of services. Not all of these services are 24x7

      Crisis support services

       

      For crisis support, please refer to the services listed below. If you or someone else is in urgent danger or needs medical assistance, dial 000 for police, ambulance, or fire and rescue services.

      Lifeline

      Call: 13 11 14

      Suicide prevention and crisis support services

      Beyond Blue

      Call: 1300 22 4636

      Support for issues related to depression, anxiety, and mental health challenges
      Kids Helpline

      Call: 1800 55 1800

      Counseling for young people aged 5-25

      MensLine Australia

      Call: 1300 78 9978

      Counseling for men dealing with relationship issues, mental health concerns, family matters, and more
      Headspace

      Call: 1800 650 890

      Mental health support, career counseling, and assistance for young people and their families.
      1800RESPECT

      Call: 1800 737 732

      Text: 0458 737 732

      Confidential support for those affected by domestic violence, family violence, and sexual assault.

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      Other community based services

      The following Homeless and Housing services provide support throughout NSW (not all services are available 24x7).
      Link2Home

      Call: 1800 152 152


      Link2home is a NSW wide homelessness information and referral telephone service and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. This service is for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, as well as for advocates acting on a person’s behalf.

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      WelcomeMat

      Affordable housing is rental housing suitable for low - to moderate-income households. You can learn more about affordable housing opportunities in your area.


      WelcomeMat is a website that allows you to search, apply for and secure affordable housing properties available across New South Wales.

      Learn more
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      Gambling and financial support

      The following services provide support throughout NSW (not all services are available 24x7).
      GambleAware

      Call: 1800 858 858

      If you’re based in NSW and have a gambling-related issue or you’re worried about a friend or loved one, GambleAware can help.

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      Gambling Help online

      Free online support for anyone affected by gambling.

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      National Debt Helpline
      Practical support and help for those facing financial difficulties.
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      Wesley financial wellbeing support

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      Escaping Violence Payment
      Escaping violence payment is for individuals experiencing intimate partner violence who need financial assistance and support leave an abusive relationship.
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      Emergency Relief
      Funding to support people facing financial hardship. Helping those in times of emergency so no one has to struggle alone. 
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