Provides an outreach service for young people aged 13-18 who have, or are at risk of developing, mental health issues and/or alcohol & other drug (AOD) dependence across the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, and Nambucca LGAs.
Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Anytime. Any reason.
For Children (aged 5-12), Teens (aged 13-17), Young Adults (aged 18-25), Carers and Schools.
Calls
Email
WebChat
Providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Crisis Counselling
Suicide Intervention
Mental Health support
Support for carers
Phone, chat and text contact options available
24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Free Community legal service including information, advice, advocacy education, casework and representation for eligible clients living in the Midcoast (Manning region), Port Macquarie-Hastings, Kempsey, Nambucca, Bellingen and Coffs Harbour Areas.
9am to 5pm Mon to Fri
Provides affordable housing to individuals or families on low to moderate incomes who are having difficulty securing housing in the private rental market.
Assists young people, aged 17 to 25 years, to find and keep stable and safe accommodation, to build skills for independent living and to improve health and wellbeing.
Crisis and ongoing counselling which includes the provision of information and support
A specialised medical service which always includes general health and wellbeing assessment and treatment, if needed, and can include the collection of evidence (e.g DNA) related to the assault for legal purposes
Support for non-offending family members, significant others and carers advocacy
Court preparation, court support and court reports
National 24/7 telehealth provider that offers free professional phone and online counselling for people living in Australia
Webchat also available and alternative number when busy is 03 8371 2862. You do not require a medical referral to initiate contact. This means you can access free professional counselling anywhere, at a time that is convenient to you
Wesley Youth Accommodation offers support for young people who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.