Welfare and Support Service Finder

Alcohol / Drug Addiction Services

South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service Drug Alcohol HIV AIDS Service – Ph1300652226

Wollongong Crisis Centre Drug and Alcohol Services – 0242723000

Alcohol, Anxiety and Depression

Wollongong Crisis Centre Drug and Alcohol Services – 0242723000

Alcohol & Drug Information Services (24 hours) - (02) 9361 8000 or 1800 422 599.

Automobile

NRMA - 13 11 22 

Budgeting

Creditworthy – 0242294711

Carers 

Adult Day Care (day respite for carers) - Business Hours 0242263872

Child Abuse

Help Line (Child abuse) - 132 111 - 24 hrs – To report a child or young person at risk of being neglected or physically, sexually or emotionally abused.

Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse - 1300 657 380 - 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday – Information and support.

Conflict Resolution / Mediation

Family Relationship Centre Wollongong – 0242201100

Relationships Australia – 1800044062

Southern Community Justice Services – 0242280433

Dental Service

 Wollongong Dental Service - Business Hours 1300369651

Disability

 Illawarra Disability Trust - 0242284500

Domestic Violence

NSW Department of Community Services – 0262989999

Domestic Violence Advocacy Service - 1800-810-784 or
(02) 9637-3741 (weekdays) - Advice and information line for people affected by domestic violence.

Domestic Violence Line - 1800 656 463 - Counselling, information and referrals for people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.

Gambling

G Line Gambling Hotline - 1800 633 635 - 24/7 Problem gambling information, counselling and referral help line.

Grief / Loss / Bereavement

Grief Support Line - 9489 6644 OR 1800 642 066 - 24/7 Information and referral assistance to members of the general public who need information on bereavement services.

Housing

Department of Housing – (Low Cost Accommodation) 0242245700

Emergency accommodation - Business Hours 0242281499

Legal Services

Sydney Regional Aboriginal Corporation Legal Service – 0242257977

NSW Local Court – 0242233610

Indigenous Women's Legal - 1800 639 784

Legal Aid - 1300 888 529 - Helpline for free legal advice and referral.

Legal Aid Youth Hotline - 1800 101 810 - 9am to midnight weekdays, 24 hours Friday to Sunday and Public Holidays-Legal advice line for all young people who have committed, or are suspected of committing, a criminal offence.

Women's Legal Resource Centre - 1800 801 501 or (02) 9749 5533 - 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Legal advice and referral.

Migrant Services

Illawarra Multicultural Services – 0242296855

Immigration Lawyer – Aristotle Paipetis, solicitor, barrister and registered migration agent –02 9660 0564

Illawarra Ethnic Communities Council – 02 4229 7566

Migration Law – Ann Woods (Hansons Lawyers) – 02 4222 2666

Immigrant Women’s Speakout Association - (02) 9635-8022 - 9.30am -5pm Monday to Friday – Bilingual counselling

Medical

Wollongong Hospital – 0242225000

Chemist Emergency Prescription Referral Service -(02) 9467 7100 After hours service.

Mental Health

SANE Help line – 1800 187 236 - 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday – Information and advice.

Illawarra area Mental Health 24 hour contact - 1300 552 289

South Eastern Sydney Mental Health - 1300 300 180 

South Western Sydney area Mental Health 24 hour contact - 1300 787 799

Police

Wollongong Police Station – 02 4226 7899

Palliative Care

 Centacare Wollongong Head Office – 0242271122

Parenting

Parent Line - 1300 30 1300 - Confidential telephone counselling and support for parents and all who have the care of children.

Protection and Family Crisis Services 24/7 Crisis counselling service - 1800 066 777

Post Natal Depression

Wollongong (Piccadilly) Community Health Center - Ph 02422927

Relationship Counselling

Mensline - 1300 78 99 78 - 24/7 – Confidential and anonymous counselling, information, and referral for all men, in all relationships.

Relationships Australia (02) 9635-9311 - Information, advice and referral for relationship issues

Rural Mental Health

Rural Mental Health Support Line (NSW) 24/7 - The Rural Support Line can provide on the spot help in an immediate crisis or help with referral to local specialist services. - 1800 201 123

Sexual Abuse

Rape Crisis Centre - (02) 9819-6565, Country Toll Free Ph. 1800-424-017. TTY: 9181 43 49 - 24/7 crisis support, counselling, and referral

Wollongong Sexual Assault Service – 0242225408

Suicide Prevention

 Lifeline South Coast - 131114

Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467 - 10am to 8:30pm everyday - Referral line for people at risk of suicide, people caring for someone who is suicidal or people bereaved by suicide. Service offers six sessions of 50 minute telephone counselling over a period of up to six months.

 Salvo Crisis Line & Suicide Prevention - 9331 2000 - 24/7 - Compassion and support, guidance and counselling to individuals, couples and families of all ages, and in all walks of life.

Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention (24 / 7) -1300 363 622

Emergency Services – 000 Ambulance, Police , Fire.

Kids Help Line – 1800 55 1800 –For young people aged 5-25; free, confidential and anonymous counselling.

Salvo Youth Line - (02) 9360 3000 - 24/7 - For young people and parents who want to discuss problems, personal issues, relationship problems or dilemmas at school.

Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention -1300 363 622.

24/7 Poisons Information Centre - 131 126 Information for poisoning due to prescription medication and more.

Transport Infoline 

Ph - 131500 http://www.131500.info/realtime/default.asp

Welfare

Salvation Army Care Line - 9331 6000 - 24/7 - Support, Counselling & Assistance for a range of issues.

Salvation Army Youth Line - 9360 3000- 24/7 - Confidential Help Line.

Youth

Youthline - 13 11 14 24/7 Support and advice on all issues affecting young people.