crisis help lines
- TIP:
- 1800 calls are free from landlines and public phones, but not from mobiles.
- Fire, Police, Ambulance dial Triple Zero (000)
- Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
- www.kidshelp.com.au
Chat privately and for free about anything that's bothering you. You can also get advice one-to-one on the web or by email. - Life Line 13 11 14
- Suicide prevention, support if you’re in a crisis, and general help with your mental health.
- Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
- www.beyondblue.org
Info and help when you’re feeling depressed. - Domestic Violence Line 1800 65 64 63
- Advice, information and emergency accommodation for anyone who is going through domestic violence.
- Child Protection Helpline 132 111
- To report child abuse or neglect.
- NSW Rape Crisis Centre 1800 424 017
- If you or someone you know has suffered sexual assault or abuse.
- Youth Emergency Accommodation Line 1800 424 830
- Blue Mountains Hospital 4784 6500
- Mental Health Access 1800650749
- Nepean Hospital 4734 2000
- Legal Aid Hotline 1800 10 18 10
- Legal advice if you’re under 18 and under arrest.
who can i speak to locally?
If something's happening and you're unsure about who to call or how to deal with it, call the youth workers at your local youth centre. They're experienced in dealing with the system, and won't judge you.
- Mountains Youth Support Project
- Ph 0423 473 990
Ph 0423 485 873
www.myst.com.au - Katoomba Youth Centre
- 31 Waratah Street (next to Centrelink)
Ph 4782 2875 - Springwood Youth Centre
- 183 Macquarie Road (next to the post office)
Ph 4751 1005 - Winmalee Youth Centre
- 56 Whitecross Road (next to the shopping centre)
Ph 4751 1005 - Mid Mountains Youth Centre
- Ph 4759 1012
mmycyfg@bigpond.net.au Got sexual health or relationship questions?
- The Warehouse
- Ph 4749 0500
Support for Aboriginal Young People
- Aboriginal Culture & Resource Centre
- Ph 4782 6569
get online
- www.somazone.com.au
www.headspace.org.au
www.aboutdaterape.nsw.gov.au
www.eatingdisorders.org.au
www.notsostraight.com.au
www.operationpash.com.au
www.yaa.com.au
www.fds.org.au Get around
- Transport Infoline 131 500 www.131500.com.au
24 Hours up-to-date information on train, bus and ferry travel in NSW.