Helpful Information
Regarding support Services on the Fleurieu Coast
CRISIS SUPPORT
Crisis Care 131 611
Lifeline 13 11 14
Salvos 13 72 58
CENTACARE - Counselling Services 8215 6310
Child Abuse Report Line 13 14 78
Regional Access 1800 032 186 www.saregionalaccess.org.au A free telephone and online chat service for regional Australians.
Women’s Information Service 1800 188 158 or 08 8303 0590 https://officeforwomen.sa.gov.au/womens-information-service/find-information-online
ASK IZZY online platform to find support services you need nearby https://askizzy.org.au includes housing, food, everyday things, DV, Health, Centrelink, Financial Help
Anglicare Emergency Assistance 1800 748 149 Food, Utilities, Scripts
Vinnies Assistance Line 1300 729 202
Mental Health Emergency Triage Service 24/7 131 465
COVID19 SUPPORT OR INFORMATION
Redcross Telecross REDi Service 1800 188 071 Register for a free daily call checking on the welfare of vulnerable south Australians in response to COVID-19
The Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line 1800 171 866 Senior Australians who would like information and support are encouraged to contact the Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line on 1800 171 866, Monday to Friday between 8:30am to 6pm (except public holidays).
SA COVID-19 Information Line 1800 253 787 information & general advice for South Australians 9am- 5pm daily.
SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 1800 632 753 provides mental health support for people surrounding COVID-19. Available 8am to 8pm 7 Days a week
Housing Support & Advice 1800 253 787 for emergency housing for those required to self-quarantine who are unable to do so at home.
CHILDREN
Fleurieu Families - Work with families with children 0-18
Staff can provide practical and confidential support for families experiencing tough times.
Contact: City of Victor Harbor 8551 0500
Kids Helpline 24/7 1800 551 800
Parents Helpline 24/7 1300 364 100
HEAD SPACE—Youth Mental Health 8398 4262
Family Mental Health Services for children and their families 8202 5200
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Connect (CAMHS) 1300 222 647 available 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday Provides support for Acute or Urgent Mental Health Support for Children and Young People
HEALTH
Health Direct (health advice and info) 1800 022 222
Women’s Health Statewide 1800 182 098
Men's Health Line 1300 789 978
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT
Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme www.police.sa.gov/your-safety/dvds
Are you concerned for your safety in your relationship? This is an early intervention prevention and not an emergency response. In an emergency call 000
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 www.1800respect.org.au
1800RESPECT is a national 24 hour online and telephone service offering counselling and support to anyone experiencing domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault.
Domestic Violence Crisis Line 1800 800 098 (24 hours) www.womenssafetyservices.com.au
The Domestic Violence Crisis Line is a state-wide service offering assistance to women experiencing domestic violence in South Australia by providing information, counselling and safe accommodation options.
JUNCTION AUSTRALIA Domestic Violence Support 1300 694 961 or (08) 8555 0817 fdvs@junctionaustralia.org.au
Yarrow Place Rape & Sexual Assault Service 1800 817 421 provides services to people who have been raped or sexually assaulted (both women & men)
HOMELESSNESS
Toward Home Access Line 1800 809 273 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday provides support and services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Housing SA 8207 0211 / 131 299
Homelessness Connect SA 1800 003 308 short term accommodation support during lockdowns and for homelessness support outside of business hours (9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Rural Financial Counselling Services 1800 836 211
Financial Counselling Uniting Communities 8202 5010
Anglicare Financial Counselling 1800 759 707 Phone Appointments Available
Affordable SA 1800 025 539 Mon-Thurs 9:30am - 8pm | Fri - 9:30am - 4:30pm
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Connect Care 8406 7715 telehealth, GP referral-based ‘no cost’ mental health treatment Fleurieu
Just Listening Community ONLINE Service TEXT 0487 187 399 and you will receive a zoom link.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4:30pm -7:30pm
Skylight 8378 4100 Support for people living with mental illness
Standby Support After Suicide 1300727247 for 24/7 service or 0437 752 458 during business hours for Support after suicide for anyone affected by suicide
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Rural and Remote Mental Health 24/7 131 465
Partners in Recovery 8307 2800 Support for people with mental illness to re-engage with services
Beyond Blue 24/7 1300 224 636 Support for depression
Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS) 1800 013 755, 365 days 5pm-11:30pm
MensLine Australia 1300 789 978 Advice, therapy & support for men with families & relationship concerns.
QLife 1800 184 527 online chat or phone counselling for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & intersex people.
Open Arms 1800 011 527 Phone & online counselling for veterans and their families.
Online Digital Mental Health resources can be found at Head to Health www.headtohealth.gov.au
NDIS SUPPORT
NDIS LOCAL AREA COORDINATOR Mission Australia. Contact: 1800 931 543
SOCIAL LINKS
Friend Line Phone 08 7078 6229 or Free call 1800 424 287
Friend Line is for anyone who needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. All conversations with Friend Line are anonymous and our friendly volunteers are ready for a yarn and to share a story or two. The line is open 10am – 8pm, 7 days a week.
CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES
THRRILI (For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities) 1800 841 313 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri
ASKPEACE (for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities) 08 8245 8110 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri
CARERS
Uniting Care Wesley Bowden - Support for Carers - 08 8245 7196 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri
The Carer Gateway - https://www.carergateway.gov.au/