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.
Visit salvationarmy.org.au
The Personnel Group – 1300 874 000
Employment service for people living with a disability or mental health condition.
Visit personnelgroup.com.au
Sureway – 1300 787 392
Employment and training service.
Visit sureway.com.au
LGBTIQ services
ACON – 1800 063 060
Free Information and support for LGBTQ people, their families and friends.
Visit acon.org.au
Can’t find what you’re looking for? We’re here to help.
Reach out to our friendly team to find out more about other services and supports we can put you in touch with. Call (02) 6954 4800 during our office hours, 8am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Please note, Tirkandi Inaburra is not a crisis service. If you are in crisis, please call 000.