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.

Other community based services

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

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.

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.

Aboriginal Outreach Casework Project

Call: (02) 9564 2064


This service offers support to Aboriginal people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

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.

Gambling Help online

Free online support for anyone affected by gambling.

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

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.