In Crisis?
In Crisis?
If you or someone you know is in immediate risk or danger, please call 000.
For Urgent Assistance
| Emergencies: Ambulance/Fire/Police | 000 |
| Lifeline 24 hr counselling service | 13 11 14 |
| Salvation Army Care Line 24/7 counselling service | 1300 363 622 |
| Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467 |
| NSW Rape Crisis Line | 1800 424 017 |
| 1800 RESPECT DV and sexual assault | 1800 737 732 |
| Men’s Line Australia | 1300 789 978 |
| Kid’s Helpline | 1800 55 1800 |
| Salvation Army Youth Line 24/7 counselling service | 1300 363 622 |
| BeyondBlue | 1300 22 4636 |
| Parentline Free support for NSW parents/carers with children 0-18 yrs | 1300 1300 52 |
| Domestic Violence line Freecall | 1800 656 463 |
| Youth Emergency Accommodation Line (YEAL) | 1800 424 830 |
At Risk of Homelessness or Homeless
| Link2Home A statewide emergency accommodation service, including refugees – 7 days a week | 1800 152 152 |
| Youth Accommodation Line | 1800 424 830 9698 5833 |
| Indigenous Australians | 1800 727 555 aho.nsw.gov.au |
| Housing NSW | housing.nsw.gov.au |
Other Useful Contacts
| Beyond Blue Information and support regarding anxiety and depression. | beyondblue.org.au |
| Black Dog Institute Information regarding mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar. | blackdoginstitute.org.au |
| Womens Legal NSW Advice and legal information for women. | womenslegalnsw.asn.au |
| Reach Out Support for those experiencing difficult times who are under 25 yrs of age. | 1300 659 467 |
| Headspace National youth mental health support services – talk to someone online, book an appointment or download useful support information regarding mental health issues. | headspace.org.au |
| Kidshelp Counselling support for children and teens – web, email and phone support. | kidshelp.com.au |
| Lifeline Online counselling support service. Also information on services in your area. | lifeline.org.au |
| Parentline Free parenting support for parents/carers in NSW with children 0 – 18 yrs old. | parentline.org.au |
| The Inspire Foundation Combining technology with the direct involvement of young people to deliver innovative and practical online programs that prevent youth suicide and improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing. | inspire.org.au |
| SANE Australia Information and advice 9-5 weekdays. Request a free Info Pack from them. | sane.org |
| Somazone Website focuses on health and lifestyle issues such as mental health, drug use, relationships and body image, with fact sheets, personal stories and advice on where to get help. | somazone.com.au |
| It’s Allright SANE’s website for young people with a parent or friend affected by mental illness. | itsallright.org |
| Twenty10 Works with and supports young people of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities, their families and friends. Located at Level 1, 45 Chippen Street, Chippendale. | 8594 9555 twenty10.org.au |
| Qlife Provides free telephone counselling, web chat, information, referrals and support for LGBTI people, their families and communities. Open 5:30pm – 10:30pm every day. | 1800 184 527 qlife.org.au |
How we help
We support FAMILIES to thrive
We offer counselling, information, advice, case management, referrals, and access to evidence-based parenting programs and supported playgroups-helping families build stronger, healthier relationships.
LGAs of Ryde, Hunters Hill and Ku-ring-gai
We support people who are at risk of HOMELESSNESS
We provide tailored housing support to individuals and families – helping them find and maintain safe, accessible, and sustainable housing.
LGAs of Ryde, Hunters Hill, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Mosman, Willoughby, southern half of Ku-ring-gai and Epping
We empower women and
children to leave DOMESTIC
AND FAMILY VIOLENCE
Our SafeT – Staying Home Leaving Violence program supports women with or without children who have left domestic and family violence to transition away from violence safely, to secure a safe home to rebuild their lives and build their capacity to live their lives free from violence.
LGAs of Ryde, Hunters Hill and Hornsby
We provide additional
support through our wide
range of COLOCATED
PARTNERS
Refer to our website for our colocated partner list at Contact/Our Partners.
Supporting Families at The Northern Centre
Parenting Programs
The Northern Centre offers a range of parenting programs to assist in raising happy, healthy children.
Supported Playgroups
Supported Playgroup provide children with an opportunity to socialise, play and learn in a structured and positive environment as well as participating in age-appropriate learning experiences and activities
Parenting Toolbox
Our monthly newsletter with everything you need to know to raise happy, healthy children.