Directory of Mental Health Services

DIRECTORY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

JNC Randwick JNC Bondi Junction JNC Maroubra

2 Albert St 59 Newland St Shop 2, 669-673 Anzac Parade

(Near Avoca St) (Next to Clementon Park) (Shopfront near Bowen Library)

Randwick NSW 2031 Bondi Junction NSW 2022 Maroubra NSW 2035

02 9349 8200 www.jnc.org.au [email protected]

This directory has been created to provide information for residents of the Randwick & Waverley Local Government Areas. If you have any updates or know of any other services we could include in this directory please call us.

: The Junction Neighbourhood Centre The information in this directory was correct as at October 2015

Contents

Aboriginal Services 11

Accommodation Services 19

Children of Parents with a Lived Experience of Mental Illness 14

Children and Young People 12

Counselling and General Services 21

Crisis Services 3

Employment Services 17

Family and Friends of a Person with a Lived Experience of 15 Mental Illness

General Mental Health Services 4

Legal Services 20

Multicultural Services 11

Online Information and Services 23

Promote Good Health 18

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District: 8 Mental Health Services

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Crisis Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours Mental Health Line State-wide telephone line 24 hours a day providing information and 7 days a week 1800 011 511 referrals to various mental health services including emergency.

Lifeline Provides access to crisis support, 24 hours a day 13 11 14 suicide prevention & mental 7 days a week http://www.lifeline.org.au health support services.

Acute Care Team/Intake Services The Acute Care Team is the 24 hours a day Euroa Centre emergency service for the Eastern 7 days a week Prince of Wales Hospital Suburbs MHS and is available for Barker Street mental health emergencies 24 Randwick NSW 2031 hours a day, 7 days a week. The team supports and monitors 1800 011 511 people in times of crisis and offers emergency mental health assessment in the community in the acute phase of their illness.

St Vincent’s Hospital Psychiatric Responsible for the provision of 24 hours a day 365 Emergency Care mental health services to the days a year. 390 Victoria Street residents of the inner city of Darlinghurst NSW 2010 Sydney. Deliver appropriate care 8382 1111 for all people who arrive in Emergency with mental health and or behavioural problems.

Suicide Call Back Service A 24-hour, nationwide service 24 hours a day that provides telephone 7 days a week 1300 659 467 counselling to people 18 years and over and over who fit one of www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au the following categories:  People who are suicidal  People caring for someone who is suicidal  People bereaved by suicide

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General Mental Health Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours Anxiety Disorders Information Line Information, telephone support Monday to Friday, and referral on issues relating to 9:00am - 5:00pm 1300 794 992 anxiety disorders.

Compeer Programme Matches adults in the recovery PO Box 5, Petersham NSW 2049 phase of a diagnosed mental illness in friendship with a 9568 0295 volunteer. Through St Vincent de www.compeer.org.au Paul Society.

Eastern Suburbs After Care Community based rehabilitation Monday to Friday 140a Malabar Road and recovery service which 9:00am – 5:00pm South Coogee NSW 2034 provides a wide range of social, leisure and therapeutic programs 9344 8440 for people with a mental illness

Grow Grow is a community-based Monday to Friday organisation that has helped 8.30am – 4.30pm 9633 1800 thousands of Australians recover from mental illness through a Email: [email protected] program of mutual support and personal development. Grow http://www.grow.org.au Groups meet weekly and vary in size from 3-10 members, and are Groups are held at Randwick and run by seasoned ‘Growers’ who Bondi Junction have taken a voluntary leadership role within the Group.

Harmony Group Self Help group for suffers of Monday to Friday A service of the Junction anxiety. Meetings are held every 9:00am – 4:30pm Neighbourhood Centre Wednesdays 2pm – 4 pm at Maroubra Junction 9349 8200 www.jnc.org.au

Head East Community based service for Monday to Friday Eastgardens Shopping Centre people with an acquired brain 8:30am – 5:00pm Level 5, Suite 602a injury & their families living in the 152 Bunnerong Road, Eastgardens Eastern suburbs of Sydney. For ages 16-65 and with an acquired 8347 2333 brain injury over 10 years old. www.headeast.org.au

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General Mental Health Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours Jewish Care Offers a range of supports for people experiencing mental 1300 133 660 health issues. Including www.jewishcare.com.au counselling, advocacy and case management for the individual or family.

Life Resolutions Life Resolutions assists you to find Monday to Friday a local psychology practice. All 8:30am – 9:00pm 9690 5888 or 1300 668 256 psychologists on their list have the Medicare rebate and some www.liferesolutions.com.au have appointments on Saturday mornings.

Mental Health Information Service Information, telephone support Monday to Friday, and referral on issues relating to 9:00am - 5:00pm 1300 794 991 mental health generally. http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au

Mental Health Association NSW Provides information about Level 5, 80 William St anxiety and mental illness, as well East Sydney NSW 2011 as ways to boost mental health.

9339 6000 www.mentalhealth.asn.au

The Mind Spot The Wellbeing Course provides useful information and practical 1800 614 434 skills to help manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. http://www.mindspot.org.au/ Online and telephone treatment for anxiety and depression

Neami Provides rehabilitation and Monday – Friday: 601/152 Bunnerong Road recovery support to people with a 9:00am – 5:30pm Pagewood NSW 2035 serious mental illness who require assistance in areas of skill 8347 1929 development, social contact and http://www.neami.org.au housing.

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General Mental Health Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours PHAMS (Personal Helpers & For those with mental health Monday to Friday Mentors Program) issues; formal medical 9:00 – 5:00pm 60 Wairoa Avenue, Bondi Beach assessment not necessary. To enhance the quality of life for 8362 3700 individuals who have a mental illness which significantly affects www.anglicare.org.au/our- their ability to function in the services/mental-health/phams community.

Phone Connections A telephone peer support line for Friday (project of Can Mental Health) people living with mental illness 6pm – 11pm (consumers). They also have Live 9114 8150 Chat and Skype capabilities to be Saturday able to provide enhanced peer 6pm - Midnight www.canmentalhealth.org.au support to people with the lived experience of mental illness and Monday & Thursday deafness. 7pm - 11 pm

SANE Helpline Provides information about 24 hours a day symptoms, treatments, 7 days a week 1800 18 SANE (1800 18 7263) medications, where to go for support and help for carers. Easy http://www.sane.org to read pamphlets and other information are also sent out on request.

Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Provide a wide and varied range Monday to Friday of services for mental health 9am to 5pm 9879 2600 consumers, carers, family and 1800 985 944 friends of consumers and professionals. A Support group http://www.sfnsw.org.au held in the Eastern suburbs.

St Vincent’s Community Mental Provides an integrated service of Phone referrals: Health Service multidisciplinary care. Health 9.00am - 10.30pm O'Brien Centre Professionals, consumers and 7 days per week. St Vincent's Hospital friends/family can refer to the 390 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst service. These can be by phone, At O'Brien Centre written (followed up with a 9.00am - 4.00pm 8382 1800 (24 hours, seven days a phone call) or presenting to the Monday to Friday week O’Brien Centre in person.

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General Mental Health Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours St Vincent’s Hospital Mental Health The General Adult Mental Health Program specialist services are aimed at those in the 18-64 age group who 8382 1800 have severe mental health problems associated with significant impairment and disability.

St Vincent’s Hospital The team cares for people over Psychogeriatric Service the age of 65 years with mental health problems and mental Phone 8382 1800 illness. Clients can be cared for as inpatients, in the outpatient and Community Psychogeriatric Nurse emergency departments, and in 8382 1800 the community, including homes, hostels, nursing homes.

Referrals should be made through the client’s general practitioner.

Suicide Call Back Service A 24-hour, nationwide service 24 hours a day that provides telephone 7 days a week 1300 659 467 counselling to people 18 years and over and over who fit one of the following categories:  People who are suicidal  People caring for someone who is suicidal  People bereaved by suicide

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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Mental Health Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours Aboriginal Mental Health Service This service links the Aboriginal Monday – Friday The Maroubra Centre people who live in the south 8.30am – 5pm 130 Garden Street, Maroubra eastern Sydney area with mental health services. An Aboriginal 9366 8711 or 1800 011 511 mental health worker helps Aboriginal people find and use mental health services.

Aged Care Psychiatry Service Specialises in the assessment, Monday to Friday The Euroa Centre management and care of people 8:30am – 5:00pm Prince of Wales Hospital who are aged 65 years or older, Barker Street, Randwick who have an emotional or mental health disorder. The team assists 9382 3753 elderly people to live in their own home for as long as possible.

Bilingual Counselling Service The service offers case Monday to Friday management, liaison and 8:30am – 5pm Intake Service: 9366 8711 counselling for Chinese, Russian and Spanish and can arrange Interpreter Service 131 450 interpreters for other languages

Bondi Junction Mental Health A range of services available. Centre Psychiatrists available by appointment. 9366 8610

Child and Family East (CAFÉ) Provides mental health services Monday to Friday to children, adolescents and their 8:30am – 5pm 9382 8213 families. For infant, preschool and primary school-age children.

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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Mental Health Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours Child and Adolescent Mental Adolescent service for teenagers Monday – Friday Health Service and their families who are trying 8.30am – 5pm Mc Nevin Dickson Building to adjust to difficulties in their (building 13) lives. Avoca Street, Randwick

9382 4347

Consumer Network Consumer Support Workers Various times. Need provide information to people to ring first to check The Euroa Centre who are affected by mental operating hours. Prince of Wales Hospital health disorder on a range of Barker Street, Randwick topics including advocacy in the hospital, information on the 9382 3753 rights and responsibilities of consumers and how consumers can raise any concerns about their treatment.

Early Psychosis Program This program provides services Monday – Friday for young people aged between 8.30am – 5pm Bondi Junction Community Mental 15 and 25 years experiencing, or Health Centre at risk of a first episode psychosis. 26 Llandaff Street, Bondi Junction Team provides one-to-one and group therapy for both the young 9366 8610 person and their family.

Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit A non-acute inpatient service Monday – Friday which provides a time-limited 8.30am – 5pm The Euroa Centre clinical rehabilitation service for Prince of Wales Hospital clients who experience treatment Barker Street, Randwick resistant mental health issues and would benefit from rehabilitation 9382 4238 in a supported, therapeutic environment.

Mobile Community Treatment Provides intensive case Monday – Friday Team management to mental health 8.30am – 5pm consumers with severe disability The Maroubra Centre resulting from illness, which is 130 Garden Street. Maroubra long term and treatment resistant. 9366 8711

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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Mental Health Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours Mood Disorders Unit A service for consumers who Various Black Dog Institute have depression and mood Prince of Wales Hospital disorders. Provide advice on the Barker Street, Randwick diagnosis, assessment and management of mood disorders 9382 3710 that have not responded to the usual treatment. Service provided through outpatient clinics

Youth Mental Health Team The Youth Mental Health Team Monday – Friday aims to improve access for young 8.30am – 5pm The Bondi Junction Centre people aged 14 -24 years to 26 Llandaff Street specialist mental health care, Bondi Junction with a particular focus on young people who may be at risk of 9366 8610 developing psychosis or emerging mental health disorders. The team works together with the young person’s family/ carers and existing adolescent and adult Mental health services.

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Aboriginal Services

La Perouse: 8347 4800

Multicultural Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours Telephone Interpreter 131 450

Bilingual Counselling Service The service offers case Monday to Friday management, liaison and 8:30am – 5pm Intake Service: 1800 011 511 counselling for Chinese, Russian and Spanish and can arrange Interpreter Service 131 450 interpreters for other languages

Transcultural Mental Health Centre CCAS can assist anyone from a Monday – Friday Clinical Consultation and culturally and linguistically 8.30am – 5pm Assessment Service (CCAS) diverse community who is experiencing a mental health 9912 3851 or 1800 648 911 issue. Services include information about services and clinical intervention using bilingual clinicians.

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Services for Children and Young People

Service Type of Assistance Hours Adolescent Service Service for teenagers and their Monday – Friday Mc Nevin Dickson Building families who are trying to adjust 8.30am – 5pm (building 13) to difficulties in their lives. Avoca Street, Randwick

9382 4347 Emergencies: 9392 1111

ATAPS CMHS Treatment service for children (Access to Allied Psychological (up to 12years old) with, or at risk Services, Child Mental Health of mental, emotional or Service) behavioral disorders and their 9663 5958 families. Don’t need a referral from GP. [email protected] www.esml.org.au

Break Thru People Solutions Provide employment support for Monday to Friday Suite 204, Level 2 people with a mental illness. 8:45 am to 5:00 pm 806 – 812 Anzac Parade Maroubra NSW 2035

9344 1000 www.breakthru.org.au

Child and Adolescent Mental Adolescent service for teenagers Monday – Friday Health Service and their families who are trying 8.30am – 5pm Mc Nevin Dickson Building to adjust to difficulties in their (building 13) lives. Avoca Street, Randwick

9382 4347

Child and Family East Provides assessment and Monday – Friday Sydney Children’s Hospital treatment of emotional and 8.30am – 5pm corner Avoca and Barkers Streets behavioural disorders in children Randwick and works very closely with the families, parents and carers of 9382 8213 children under 12 years. Emergencies: 9382 1111

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Services for Children and Young People

Service Type of Assistance Hours Early Psychosis Program Provide services for young people Monday – Friday Bondi Junction Community Mental aged between 15 and 25 years 9.00am – 5pm Health Centre experiencing, or at risk of a first 26 Llandaff Street, Bondi Junction episode psychosis. One-to-one and group therapy for both the 9366 8610 young person and their family. eheadspace Fee online and telephone service 24 hours a day proving support and Information 7 days a week 1800 650 890 for young people aged 12-25 who have general health, mental www.headspace.org.au. health, alcohol and other drug worries.

Kids Helpline Counselling service for children & 24 hours a day young people aged 5-25 years. 7 days a week 1800 55 1800 http://www.kidshelp.com.au

Reach Out.com Online youth mental health 24 hours a day service. It’s the perfect place to 7 days a week http://au.reachout.com start if you’re not sure where to look.

Urban Arts Base Community arts project aiming to Monday – Friday 9328 3014 or 8362 3700 assist young people with mental 8.30am – 5pm health issues in their recovery.

Youth Beyond Blue Beyond Blue website specifically 24 hours a day for youth. 7 days a week 1300 224 636 http://www.youthbeyondblue.com/

Youth Mental Health Youth Mental Health aims to Monday – Friday provide early intervention to 8.30am – 5pm The Bondi Junction Centre young people aged 14 to 24 years 26 Llandaff Street, Bondi Junction (and their carers) with a suspected emerging mental 9366 8610 illness.

WAYS Youth Service Counselling for young people 12 Varied 24 years. Also family counselling 9365 2500 and parenting advice for parents who have children aged 12 – 24

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Services for Children With Parents/Carers Who Have a Lived Experience of Mental Illness

Service Type of Assistance Hours Australian Kookaburra Kids The Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation Foundation runs camps, Monday – Friday excursions and day trips for those 9.00am – 5pm PO Box 681, Gymea children in grades 3-12 living with families affected by mental 8203 1917 illness. www.kookaburrakids.org.au eheadspace Free online and telephone service 7 days a week proving support and Information 9am to 1am 1800 650 890 for young people aged 12-25 who have general health, mental https://eheadspace.org.au/ health. Limited service for alcohol and other drug issues.

Jewish Care Assists children of parents with 1300 133 660 mental health issues

Life Connect Project Employment-focused Mental Health carer Support provides 9540 3011 intensive support to carers of people with a mental illness to address non-vocational barriers to carers achieving education (such as school) outcomes

On Fire (fun Friendship flourishing) A range of program activities, Monday – Friday including regular fun day outings, 9.00am – 5pm 9879 2600 camps, peer support groups for children whose parents or siblings have mental health issues

Somazone A safe space for young people to 24 hours a day ask questions, share stories and 7 days a week www.somazone.com.au get help for mental health issues & other concerns.

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Services for Family, Friends and Carers of a Person with

a Lived Experience of Mental Illness

Service Type of Assistance Hours ARAFMI Community organisation of Monday to Friday families’ carers/friends of people 9am to 5pm 9332 0700 or living with a mental illness Hot line: 1800 655 198 provides support, education & advocacy in order to help them http://www.arafmi.org effectively fulfil their caring role.

Carers NSW – Carer Line For information, support, referrals Monday to Friday and access to counselling and 9am to 5pm 1800 242 636 support groups. www.carersnsw.org.au

Carers NSW – Mental Health For anyone who supports a family Monday to Friday Respite:Carer Support member or friend with a mental 9am to 5pm illness, such as depression, 1800 242 636 schizophrenia or anxiety, or an www.carersnsw.org.au/mhrcs undiagnosed mental illness. The program is for people living in the Randwick and Botany Bay LGA areas only. The program provides: one on one support, education for carers, opportunities to take a break from caring and access to respite

Family and Carer Mental Health For carer information, support Monday to Friday Program - Carers NSW and counselling 9am to 5pm

1800 242 636

FDS: Family Drug Support Supporting families affected by 24 hours a day alcohol and other drugs 7 days a week 1300 368 189 www.fds.org.au

Jewish Care Information, advice and advocacy 1800 133 660 service for carers

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Services for Family, Friends and Carers of a Person with

a Lived Experience of Mental Illness

Service Type of Assistance Hours Life Connect Project Employment-focused Mental Health carer Support provides 9540 3011 intensive support to carers of people with a mental illness to address non-vocational barriers to carers achieving workforce participation outcomes.

NSW Carers Mental Health Online program designed to assist 24 hours a day Foundations for Carers carers looking after someone 7 days a week with a mental illness. www.foundationsforcarers.org.au

SANE Australia SANE Australia provides a service offering carers of people with a mental illness an opportunity to http://www.sane.org participate in an online community . South East Sydney Commonwealth Provides short term and Carer Respite & Carelink Centre emergency respite to carers of people with mental illness. Also 1800 059 059 information and referral to other respite and community care services

Young Carers Provides information to help Young Carers. 1800 242 636 www.youngcarers.net.au

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Employment Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours Break Thru People Solutions Offer a range of employment and Suite 204, Level 2 training programs to a range of 806 – 812 Anzac Parade disadvantaged groups. Maroubra NSW 2035

9344 1000 www.breakthru.org.au

CRS Australia – Maroubra CRS Australia is a provider of Monday to Friday Disability Employment Services to 9am to 5pm Level 4 people with a disability, injury or 832 Anzac Parade health condition. They can help Maroubra people choose, get and keep a job by building on personal skills 8374 1140 and strengths and reducing barriers to work. www.crsaustralia.gov.au

Xcelerate Employment A disability employment service 1300 136 654 connecting job seekers with disabilities (including mental www.xcelerate.com.au health) and high support needs to employers

OstaraPRA Richmond PRA is a non- Monday to Friday government organization. 9am to 5pm 9393 9220 Services include supported employment and vocational https://www.richmondpra.org.au services to people who have been unemployed long-term due to [email protected] mental illness

Support Employment & Specialised Employment Services for anyone Mon – Fri Intervention with disability support pension in 8:30am – 4:30pm PO Box 3124 regions across NSW Bankstown NSW 2200

1300 372 121

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Services to Promote Good Health

Service Type of Assistance Hours Jarrah House A residential facility for women Mon – Fri 9661 6555 and their children who are 8:30am – 4:30pm experiencing difficulties as a www.jarrahhouse.com.au result of their alcohol or other drug use

Mood Active This program is suitable for people of all fitness levels & is Isabelle Granville Smith: 0415 492 based on research that shows 170 exercise is a valuable tool to help Cameron Wilson: 0405 262 053 manage depression and mood disorders. A contribution of $20 www.moodactive.com.au ($10 concession) per week is requested.

SUPPORT Opportunity and Care Inc The purpose of the program is to help people affected by mental 9144 1447 illness RECOVER, improve their health and quality of life. http://www.support.org.au/

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Accommodation Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours B.Miles Women’s Foundation B Miles Women’s Foundation Monday to Friday provides housing, support and 9am to 5pm 9360 4881 or 9317 0400 recovery services to women who are experiencing a mental health issue and homelessness, including potential for homelessness.

Link2home Link2home is a single, statewide 24 hours a day telephone service for enquiries 7 days a week 1800 152 152 about homelessness in NSW. It brings together several homelessness telephone services including HPIC, and the After Hours Temporary Accommodation (TA) line.

Independent Community Living Provide a number of residential Monday to Friday Services (ICLA) services, providing long-term, 9am to 5pm secure and affordable Suite 76, Level 7, 8-24 Kippax Street accommodation and support Surry Hills NSW 2010 services for people who have psychiatric and other disabilities 9281 3338

Richmond PRA Richmond PRA is a non- government organization. 1300 779 270 Services include assistance in finding and establishing suitable https://www.richmondpra.org.au housing in your community.

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Legal Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours Kingsford Legal Centre Both legal centres provide free Mon – Fri legal advice on a wide range of 9:00am - 5:00pm 9385 9566 legal issues including, credit and Closed 1 – 2pm debts, criminal matters, traffic www.klc.unsw.edu.au matters, fines AVOs, consumer complaints, neighbourhood For people who live in Randwick and disputes, DV, discrimination and Botany LGAs. much more.

Inner City Legal Centre All legal advice provided by both legal centres is by appointment 9332 1966 only www.iclc.org.au

For people who live in Bondi, City of Sydney LGA and Woollahra LGA.

The Mental Health Advocacy Free legal advice and help about Mon – Fri Service (part of Legal Aid NSW) mental health law for people who 9:00am - 5:00pm have been kept in hospital under Level 4, 74-76 Burwood Road, the Mental Health Act. However Burwood NSW 2134 their relatives & friends are also welcome to call for information 9745 4277 and advice.

Welfare Rights Centre Provide advice on social security Mon – Fri law and issues with Centrelink 9:00am - 5:00pm Advice Line: 9211 5300

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Counselling and General Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours Anglicare A range of counselling services to Monday to Friday older adults, children and 9am to 5pm 9798 1400 adolescents, refugees and carers.

Approved Counselling Scheme for Provides free face to face Monday to Friday Victims of Crime counselling to victims of violent 8am to 6pm crimes that have occurred in Voice mail after 1800 633 063 or 8688 5511 NSW. Need to have a referral hours

Cannabis Information and Helpline Confidential information and Mon - Fri National hotline support line for cannabis uses 11:00am - 7:00pm 1800 30 40 50 and their friends and family. Provides counselling, information www.ncpic.org.au/ncpic/helpline and referrals. Offers links to the most appropriate support services and resources.

Domestic Violence Line The Domestic Violence Line 24 hours a day provides telephone counseling, 7 days a week 1800 65 64 63 information and referrals for women and same-sex partners who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.

Gambling Help Assists problem gamblers and 24 hours a day their families in NSW. Includes 7 days a week 1800 858 858 counselling and self-help options that can be accessed by phone, www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au online and face to face.

Jewish Care Provide a range of services for Monday to Thursday 1300 133 660 vulnerable and needy people in 9am to 5pm our community. Friday www.jewishcare.com.au 9am to 4pm

Lifeline Telephone Crisis support 24 hours 13 11 14 Suicide prevention

Mens Line National telephone support, 24 hours a day information and referral service 7 days a week 1300 78 99 78 for men with family and relationship concerns. http://www.mensline.org.au

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Counselling and General Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours NSW Rape Crisis Centre NSW Rape Crisis Centre provides 24 hours a day the 24/7 telephone and online 7 days a week 1800 424 017 crisis counselling service for anyone in Australia who has http://www.nswrapecrisis.com.au/ experienced or is at risk of sexual assault, family or domestic violence.

Parentline Parent Line is a telephone Monday to Friday counselling, information and 9:00am to 9:00pm 1300 1300 52 referral service for parents of Saturday & Sunday children ages 0 to 18 who live in 4:00pm to 9:00pm www.parentline.org.au New South Wales

Relationships Australia Provides relationship support Monday to Friday 1300 364 277 services for individuals, couples 9:00am – 5:00pm and families. Offer counselling, mediation and education programs

Stepping Out Housing Program A woman’s housing program to Monday to Friday assist survivors to transition from 9:00am - 5:00pm 9550 9398 homelessness to independence, stability and empowered living. www.steppingout.org.au Mental Health, drug, alcohol, gambling, relationship breakdown, general health, DV.

VVCS - Veterans and Veterans It's a counselling service for 24 hours a day Families Counselling Service veterans and their families. 7 days a week

1800 011 046

Waverley Drug & Alcohol Service Provide assessment, counseling Monday to Friday and a referral service for the local 9:00am – 4.30pm 9387 6788 to people whose main concern is related to alcohol and/or other drugs.

Wesley Counselling Service Low cost psychological support Monday to Friday for people experiencing 9:00am to 5:00pm 9263 5577 depression, anxiety or stress http://www.wesleymission.org.au

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Online Information and Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours Beacon 2.0 A portal to online applications for 24 hours a day information on mental and 7 days a week www.beacon.anu.edu.au physical disorders. A panel of health experts categorise, review and rate websites and send you the information.

Beyond Blue Devoted to increasing awareness 24 hours a day and understanding of depression 7 days a week 1300 22 4636 and anxiety in the community. (No doctors, counsellors or health Chat online www.beyondblue.org.au professionals available to respond 4pm to 10pm to specific difficulties.)

Black Dog Institute The Black Dog Institute is an 24 hours a day education, research, clinical and 7 days a week www.blackdoginstitute.org.au community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in mood disorders. The Institute offers a state wide referral service for patients with severe or treatment resistant depressive disorders. Website contains very useful information.

Blue Board Online discussion forum for 24 hours a day people suffering from depression 7 days a week http://blueboard.anu.edu.au and anxiety disorders, their friends and carers.

Blue Pages BluePages provides information 24 hours a day on treatments for depression 7 days a week http://www.bluepages.anu.edu.au based on the latest scientific evidence. BluePages also offers screening tests for depression and anxiety, a depression search engine, and links to other helpful resources. depressionNet.org.au Purpose of dNet is to empower 24 hours a day 'people like us' to make informed 7 days a week http://depressionet.org.au choices & find solutions to the challenges of living with depression.

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Online Information and Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours Eastern Sydney Suicide Prevention ESSPN exists to raise awareness Meet 3pm - 4:30pm Network about suicide and the associated on the 3rd Wed of helping services that are available every month at St www.facebook.com/EasternSydneySPN in the Eastern Sydney area. They Michaels Anglican are a group of concerned people Church, cnr Vaucluse working together to increase Rd and Gilliver Ave, awareness about the devastating Vaucluse. losses associated with death by suicide.

ECentre Clinic An internet based research clinic 24 hours a day Centre for Emotional Health at that develops and tests state of 7 days a week Macquarie University. the art free online treatment courses for people with www.ecentreclinic.org symptoms of worry, anxiety (including OCD and PTSD), stress, depression, low mood and other health conditions, including chronic pain. Each participant in a course is registered in a clinical trial. Comprised of psychologists, psychiatrists and research staff eCouch e-couch is a self-help interactive 24 hours a day program with modules for 7 days a week http://ecouch.anu.edu.au depression, generalised anxiety & worry, social anxiety, relationship breakdown, and loss & grief. It provides information and teaches strategies.

Living is for Everyone Suicide and self-harm prevention 24 hours a day resource. 7 days a week http://www.livingisforeveryone.com.au

Mental Health Online Comprehensive online mental 24 hours a day health service offering 7 days a week www.anxietyonline.org.au information, assessment, online diagnosis and treatment programs ("eTherapy") for the anxiety disorders.

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Online Information and Services

Service Type of Assistance Hours Mind Health Connect Gateway to issues surrounding 24 hours a day mental health care and first step 7 days a week http://www.mindhealthconnect.org.au to finding relevant support and resources.

Ourconsumerplace.com.au Our Consumer Place is a resource 24 hours a day centre run entirely by people 7 days a week www.Ourconsumerplace.com.au diagnosed with "mental illness" We provide information, training, support and advice to consumer- developed groups and projects They are based in Victoria but have very useful information that is just as relevant for people living outside Victoria.

Read the Signs A website targeted at men to 24 hours a day provide them with information 7 days a week http://www.readthesigns.com.au about suicide prevention, where to go for help and signs to look out for in oneself and mates.

The Mood Gym Provides free, online cognitive 24 hours a day behavioural training (CBT). This 7 days a week http://moodgym.anu.edu.au teaches helpful ways of thinking about life's problems, as well as methods to improve self-esteem, to better relate to others, and to relax.

This Way Up An Internet-based learning 24 hours a day program to treat anxiety and 7 days a week https://thiswayup.org.au depressive disorders.

Your Room Offers information about alcohol and a wide range of drugs, how http://yourroom.com.au/ they can affect people, side effects, withdrawal, and how to get help for yourself or for anyone else who needs it.

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