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NSW CRISIS LINES

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Friday, 31 August 2007

CRISIS LINES

Lifeline – 131114 -
Free anonymous 24/7 generalist counselling that does not discriminate.
Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467 - 10am to 8:30pm everyday - Referral line for people at risk of suicide, people caring for someone who is suicidal or people bereaved by suicide. Service offers six sessions of 50 minute telephone counselling over a period of up to six months.

Salvo Crisis Line & Suicide Prevention - 9331 2000 -
24/7 - Compassion and support, guidance and counselling to individuals, couples and families of all ages, and in all walks of life.

Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention -1300 363 622- 24/7 – Crisis number to call if you are feeling suicidal.

Emergency Services – 000 Ambulance, Police http://www.police.nsw.gov.au , Fire.

Central Coast Central Crisis Intake Crisis - 02 4320 3500
24/7 - Triage referral.
Crisis Support Services

Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Crisis Team - 9366 8611.

Kids Help Line – 1800 55 1800 –For young people aged 5-25; free, confidential and anonymous counselling.

Salvo Youth Line - (02) 9360 3000 - 24/7 - For young people and
parents who want to discuss problems, personal issues, relationship problems or dilemmas at school.

Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention -1300 363 622.
24/7 Poisons Information Centre - 131 126 Information for poisoning due to prescription medication and more.

HELP LINES

Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse - 1300 657 380 - 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday – Information and support.

Alcohol & Drug Information Services (24 hours) -
9361 8000 or 1800 422 599.

Chemist Emergency Prescription Referral Service -
(02) 9467 7100 After hours service.

Domestic Violence Advocacy Service - 1800-810-784 or
(02) 9637-3741 (weekdays) - Advice and information line for people affected by domestic violence.

Domestic Violence Line - 1800 656 463 - Counselling, information and referrals for people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.

G Line Gambling Hotline - 1800 633 635 - 24/7 Problem gambling information, counselling and referral help line.

Grief Support Line - 9489 6644 OR 1800 642 066 - 24/7 Information and referral assistance to members of the general public who need information on bereavement services.

Help Line (Child abuse) - 132 111 - 24 hrs – To report a child or young person at risk of being neglected or physically, sexually or emotionally abused.

Immigrant Women’s Speakout Association - (02) 9635-8022 - 9.30am -5pm Monday to Friday – Bilingual counselling

Indigenous Women's Legal - 1800 639 784

Legal Aid - 1300 888 529 - Helpline for free legal advice and referral.

Legal Aid Youth Hotline - 1800 101 810 - 9am to midnight weekdays, 24 hours Friday to Sunday and
Public Holidays-Legal advice line for all young people who have committed, or are suspected of committing, a criminal offence.

Lismore Child and Adolescent Sexual Assault Counselling Service - (02) 6621-9861, 24 hr Crisis line (02) 6621-8000

Mensline - 1300 78 99 78 - 24/7 – Confidential and anonymous counselling, information, and referral for all men, in all relationships.

Parent Line - 1300 30 1300 - Confidential telephone counselling service aimed at providing professional counselling and support for parents and all who have the care of children.

Protection and Family Crisis Services - 1800 066 777
24/7 Crisis counselling service

Rape Crisis Centre - (02) 9819-6565, Country Toll Free
Ph. 1800-424-017. TTY: 9181 43 49 - 24/7 crisis support, counselling, and referral

Relationships Australia (02) 9635-9311 - Information, advice and referral for relationship issues

Rural Mental Health Support Line (NSW) - 1800 201 123
24/7 - The Rural Support Line can provide on the spot help in an immediate crisis or help with referral to local specialist services.

Salvation Army Care Line - 9331 6000 - 24/7 - Support, Counselling & Assistance for a range of issues.

Salvation Army Youth Line - 9360 3000- 24/7 - Confidential Help Line.

SANE Help line – 1800 187 236 - 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday – Information and advice.

Women's Legal Resource Centre - 1800 801 501 or (02) 9749 5533 - 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Legal advice and referral.

Youthline - 13 11 14
24/7 Support and advice on all issues affecting young people.

HOSPITALS

NSW Public Hospitals

Private Hospitals - Australian Private Hospitals Association

Private Hospitals - Healthscope network
CLINICS AND PSYCHIATRIC WARDS

SPECIALTY UNITS

Health Services Directory

Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Services

Central Coast area Mental Health 24 hour contact - 4320 3500

Central Sydney area Mental Health 24 hour contact - 1800 636 825

Illawarra area Mental Health 24 hour contact - 1300 552 289

Northern Sydney area Mental Health 24 hour contact - 1300 302 980

South Eastern Sydney Mental Health - 1300 300 180 -

South Western Sydney area Mental Health 24 hour contact -
1300 787 799

Wentworth area Mental Health 24 hour contact - 1800 650 749

Western Sydney area Mental Health 24 hour contact - 9840 3047

Last Updated ( Monday, 22 September 2008 )

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