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Resources

Welcome to our community resources page. We’ve created this page to make it easier to find support services that promote mental health and wellbeing—including crisis support—right here in our community. With so many valuable organisations available, it can be difficult to know what’s out there, and our goal is to bring them together in one accessible place.

If you know of an organisation that could be helpful to include, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to us at service@newcastleclinicalhypnotherapy.com.au.

Triple Zero	Triple Zero – Police, Ambulance and Fire
National Relay Service	National Relay Service – if you are hearing impaired, call the National Relay Service on 133 677
Lifeline	Lifeline – 13 11 14 (for everyone) Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. They exist so that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone.
Kids Helpline	Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 For kids who have a big question or a tiny worry? Zero-judgement and all ears. Kids Helpline is a 24 hour service, so no matter the time or day, kids can reach out.
Mental Healthline	Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511 (for everyone) The Mental Health Line is a single number, state -wide 24 hour mental health telephone access service. Anyone with a mental health issue can use the Mental Health Line to speak with a mental health professional and be directed to the right care for them. Carers, other health professionals and emergency workers can also use the Mental Health Line for advice about a person’s clinical symptoms, the urgency of the need for care and local treatment options.
Suicide Callback Service	Suicide Callback Service – 1300 659 467 (for everyone) 24/7 Free professional telephone counselling support to people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide and people experiencing emotional or mental health issues.
NSW Sexual Violence Helpline	NSW Sexual Violence Helpline – 1800 424 017 (for everyone) Professional trauma specialist counsellors available 24/7 for anyone in NSW impacted by sexual violence, recently or in the past, including victims, loved ones, professionals and first responders.
NSW Domestic Violence Line	NSW Domestic Violence Line – 1800 65 64 63 – staffed by trained female caseworker for 24/7 aware of the needs of women who have experienced domestic violence, including Aboriginal women, from other cultures, and living in rural/remote areas. Able to facilitate access to care and support services, including developing a safety plan, medical aid, police, courts and lawyers, emergency accommodation and transport.
13 Yarn	13 Yarn – 13 92 76 (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) Support for and by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feeling worried or no good. 24/7 support line.
1800RESPECT	1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732 (for everyone) 24/7 support for people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
Mensline Australia	MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78 (for men) MensLine Australia offers free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, relationships, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), stress, and suicidal thoughts.
Brother to Brother Aboriginal Men’s Crisis Line	Brother to Brother Aboriginal Men’s Crisis Line – 1800 435 799 (for Aboriginal Men) Specialist Aboriginal family violence service 24/7 referral line.
Beyond Blue	Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636 (for everyone) 24/7 brief counselling support service for anyone going through a hard time or supporting someone through a hard time.
Red Nose Grief & Loss	Red Nose Grief and Loss – 1300 308 307 (for everyone) Red Nose 24/7 support line for grieving individuals and families
Griefline	Griefline – 1300 845 745 (for everyone) For adults experiencing grief, facing any type of loss. National toll-free helpline operates from 6am to midnight (AEST) 365 days a year.
Alcohol and Drug Counselling Online	Alcohol and Drug Counselling Online – a free, confidential service that provides 24/7 support to people affected by alcohol or drug use across Australia.
Alcohol and Drug Support Hotline	Alcohol and Drug Support – 1800 250 015 (for everyone) 24/7 support line for alcohol and drug addiction support.
Family Drug Support Australia	Family Drug Support Australia – 1300 368 186 (for everyone) 24/7 support service for families affected by alcohol and other drug issues.
Gambling Support Hotline	Gambling Support – 1800 858 858 (for everyone) 24/7 support line for gambling addiction support.
Domestic Violence Line	Domestic Violence Line – provides counselling and referrals to women experiencing domestic violence.

Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre, Mater Hospital	Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre, Mater Hospital – for anyone in a psychiatric crisis, or imminent suicidal / self harm crisis. This service is accessed via the Mater Hospital’s Emergency Department.
Mental Health Newcastle	Mental Health Newcastle – generally refers to mental health services in Newcastle, NSW—covering clinical care, community support groups, crisis intervention, and youth services coordinated under local health networks.
Safe Haven HUB	Safe Haven HUB – for anyone feeling like life is too much to handle – have a cuppa, chat to a trained peer support worker. Also a non-clinical alternative to Emergency Department for people at risk of self-harm or suicide.
Red Nose grief & loss – Newcastle Support Group	Red Nose grief & loss – Newcastle Support Group is Australia’s leading authority on safe sleep and safer pregnancy advice as well as bereavement support for anyone affected by the loss of a pregnancy, stillbirth or the death of a baby or child.
Got Your Back Sistsa – Domestic Violence Support	Got Your Back Sistsa – Domestic Violence Support – offers benevolent relief and support to women and children escaping domestic violence and are at risk of living below the poverty line. We give them a hand up to begin again by providing furniture and household items to set up a safe home free from violence.
MindHealth	MindHealth – a free professional counselling service operating between 7am and 9pm Monday to Saturday for people 15 years and older living or working in the Hunter New England and Central Coast regions.
ACON Peer Work	ACON Peer Work – a confidential peer support for sexuality and gender diverse people aged 18 years or older seeking mental health support. Our peer workers can help people: experiencing mental distress, experiencing suicidal thoughts, or following a suicide attempt. Peer Workers typically offer support over 3 months. This can be in person in Newcastle, online, or over the phone.
East Coast Menopause Solutions	East Coast Menopause Solutions – a dedicated menopause clinic based in Newcastle West, New South Wales, led by Dr. Cate Bendall (B.Med, FRACGP) Menopause Solutions. It offers both in-person and telehealth consultations, demonstrating a flexible approach to care. The clinic emphasizes a compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored approach to address each woman’s unique menopausal journey
Headspace	Headspace – supporting 12-25 year olds with free mental health services
RSL LifeCare Newcastle Hub	RSL LifeCare Newcastle Hub – a veteran-centric program of health, wellbeing and support services to help veteran families thrive in your local community. With the support of RSL NSW, we are developing Veteran and Family Hubs in locations across NSW near Defence bases where veteran families reside.
Waves of Wellness	Waves of Wellness – Australia’s leading evidence-based surf therapy charity, revolutionising mental health treatment through the transformative power of surfing.