Support services for Aboriginal males, families and communities

Reaching out and asking for help is the bravest and best step you can take. Whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to deal with your worries and problems alone. Beyond the Tirkandi Inaburra residential program, there are lots of free and confidential services and supports in your area, run by friendly professionals who genuinely care about helping you. And they’re only a phone call or a web chat away.

Helplines you can call anytime

Lifeline – 13 11 14

Free 24/7 telephone crisis support and suicide prevention service.

Visit lifeline.org.au

Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800

Free 24/7 telephone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years.

Visit kidshelpline.com.au

Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636

Free 24/7 telephone social and emotional wellbeing information, advice and support.

Visit beyondblue.org.au

1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732

Free 24/7 telephone sexual assault, domestic violence counselling, information and support service.

Visit 1800respect.org.au

Social and emotional wellbeing support

Headspace – 1800 650 890

Free support with social and emotional wellbeing, work and study and alcohol and other drug services for young people aged 12 to 25 years.

Visit headspace.org.au

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – 1800 011 511

CAMHS offers assessment, education and treatment services for young people and their families living with a range of social and emotional health difficulties.

Visit health.nsw.gov.au

Reach Out and Relax (ROAR) – 1300 488 226

Free support for young people and their families to improve their emotional health and wellbeing.

Visit intereach.com.au

Free legal advice

Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) NSW

1800 765 767 – for police charges and court matters
1800 733 233 – for care and protection and family matters

Assistance with criminal law, family law, children’s care and protection law matters.

Visit alsnswact.org.au

LawAccess NSW – 1300 888 529

Free telephone service that provides legal information, referrals and advice.

Visit lawaccess.nsw.gov.au

Housing services and support

Aboriginal Housing Office – (02) 6885 7100

Affordable housing options for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW.

Visit aho.nsw.gov.au

Social Housing – 1800 422 322

Secure, affordable housing for people on a low to moderate income.

Visit facs.nsw.gov.au

Link2home – 1800 152 152

Free support and referrals for people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.

Visit facs.nsw.gov.au

Drug and alcohol support

Alcoholics Anonymous – 1300 222 222

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Visit aa.org.au

S.M.A.R.T. Recovery Group Program – (02) 9373 5100

Free group program that assists with any problematic addiction behaviours, including addiction to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, food, shopping, Internet and others.

Visit smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au

Pathways – (02) 6971 7330

Counselling, support and case management for people impacted by drug use.

Visit directionshealth.com

Family services and support

Family Relationships – 1800 050 321

Information, support and referrals for family counselling, dispute resolution, legal advice and mediation.

Visit familyrelationships.gov.au

Relationships Australia – 1300 364 277

Relationship support services helping individuals and families achieve positive and respectful relationships.

Visit relationships.org.au

The Salvation Army – 13 72 58

Financial assistance, homelessness support services, employment services, family support programs and youth services.

Visit salvationarmy.org.au

Seeking employment

Salvation Army Employment Plus – 136123

Employment and disability job service.