
The following services provide support for people in crisis and their families and carers.
In an emergency phone 000
Adults, Children and Young People 24/7 Crisis Lines
- Mental Health Access Line 1300 642 255
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
- Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
- MensLine Australia 1300 789 978
- Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
- 1800 Respect 1800 737 732
- Ask Izzy - Search tool to help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness find shelter, food, health and other critical support services.
Children and Young People
- Headspace 1800 650 890
- Youth Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
- Child Protection Helpline 13 2111 (NSW)
Aging and Disability
- NSW Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline 1800 628 221
Online/Phone Support
- SANE Australia 1800 187 263
- Suicide Callback Service Online Chat
- Beyond Blue - Web Chat
- eHeadspace Support | headspace
- eGrow - Grow - online mental health support groups
- Griefline 1300 845 745
- Blueknot Trauma Support Disability helpline: 1800 421 468
Alcohol and Drugs
- Alcohol and Drug Information Service 1800 177 833
- Counselling Online (drug and alcohol) 1800 888 236
- Quitline 13 78 48
Carers Support
- Carer Gateway Counselling 1800 422 737 – Select Option 2
Domestic Violence
- 1800 Respect 1800 737 732
- Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463 (24/7)
- MensLine Australia 1300 789 978
- DV Connect Women’s Line 1800 811 811
- DV Connect Men’s Line 1800 600 636
- Elder Abuse and Neglect Helpline 1300 651 192
- NSW Rape Crisis 1800 424 017
Eating Disorders
- Butterfly Foundation (eating disorders) 1800 334 673
- The Eating Issues Centre (eating disorders) 07 3844 6055
LGBTIQAP+
- QLife (LGBTI) 1800 184 527
- REACHOUT
Perinatal Support
- PANDA (perinatal anxiety and depression) 1300 726 306
Sexual Assault
- DV Connect Sexual Assault Helpline 1800 010 120
- Bravehearts 1800 272 831
- 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732
Veterans Support
- Veterans Support Service 1800 011 046
- Link2Home Veterans & Ex-Service 1800 326 989
Disability Advocacy
- Disability Advocacy Finder
- Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation
- Spinal Cord Injuries Australia
- St Vincents - Emergency supports including food and housing, support applying to the NDIS, LAC's/SC's, affordable furniture, clothing and other goods.
Emergency Travel
IPTAAS (NSW)
IPTAAS is the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme.
This is a NSW Government scheme providing financial assistance towards travel and accommodation costs when a patient needs to travel long distances for treatment that is not available locally.
Phone: 1800 IPTAAS (1800 478 227) Email: Iptaas@health.nsw.gov.au
Emergency Accommodation, Food and Other Supports
- Link2Home Homelessness 1800 152 152 (National)
- Ask Izzy - Search tool to help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness find shelter, food, health and other critical support services (National)
- Mission Australia Housing (National)
- Jewish House (NSW Eastern Suburbs)
- Nunyara Community Offender Support Program Centre - Emergency/temporary accommodation for sex offenders with a disability (NSW)
- St Vincents - Emergency supports houseing, food, furniture, clothing and other goods (National)
- Contact your local Social Housing Provider for housing advice and assistance.
DCJ Housing offices
Community housing providers