Emergency Accommodation
Link 2 Home
1800 152 152
Link2Home’s phone service is open 24 hours, 7 days per week.
Link2Home assists people to get the information they need, get help with accommodation and be referred to local services.
24 Hour Domestic Violence Line
1800 656 463
Support for women escaping domestic violence and finding accommodation.
Mental Health Support
Lifeline’s 24-Hour Counselling Services
13 11 14
Contact Lifeline if you are feeling low, depressed or suicidal, or worried about a friend or family member and need immediate help.
For more information visit www.lifeline.org.au
BeyondBlue
1300 22 4636
BeyondBlue offers phone support from a trained mental health professional.
You may call at anytime when you’ve got something on your mind or if things just seem too much. No matter who you are, or how you’re feeling, you can talk it through with BeyondBlue for the cost of a local call (could be more from mobiles).
For more information about the range of support services provided by BeyondBlue go to www.beyondblue.org.au
NSW Rape Crisis Centre
1800 424 017
24-hour telephone and online crisis, support and referral service for women who have experienced sexual violence.
For more information visit www.nswrapecrisis.com.au
Black Dog Institute
The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit organisation and world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.
For more information about the range of programs and support provided by the Black Dog Institute, visit www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Family and Friends
B Miles Women’s Foundation is committed to improving the wellbeing of women who access our programs. We work closely with women to assist them to reach their goals and we recognise the positive benefits of reconnecting with family, friends and significant others. B Miles Women’s Foundation supports women to rebuild and to maintain relationships.
ARAFMI NSW (Inc)
Free call 1800 655 198
(incl. NSW country areas)
Sydney (02) 9332 0700
ARAFMI provides support and advocacy for families and friends with mental illness or disorder. The Information, Support & Referral Line is available during business hours.
SANE Australia
Phone 1800 187 263
SANE Helpline provides information about symptoms, treatments, medications, where to go for support and help for carers. Easy to read pamphlets and other information are also sent out on request. The Helpline is only available Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm EST. SANE also provides a Helpline online service.
Mental Health Information Service
Phone 1300 794 991
This is a free and anonymous helpline via phone and email that operates on weekdays. A wide range of information is also available to the public on other services that can directly impact mental health for individuals or their families. This service also has access to interpreters.
