SUPPORT NUMBERS – Organisations where you can access support for a number of issues.
Fire/Police/Ambulance - in urgent/emergency situations 000 Local Police non urgent crime link 131 444
SEXUAL VIOLENCE Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence, website: http://www.stopsexualviolence.com/ - address 179-181 Scarborough Street, Southport, Qld, Ph: 07 5591 1164
DV (Domestic Violence) Connect Sexual Violence line 1800 010 120
Bravehearts - FREE CALL 1800 272 831
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DV Connect Women’s Line 1800 811 811 (freecall 24 hrs, call not recorded on your phone account) DV Connect face to face help and assistance with practical issues 9 – 5 Mon to Fri 5532 9000 DV Men’s Line 1800 600 636 (freecall 9am – midnight 7 days) DV Liaison officer for Gold Coast Police 5570 7921
Rizeup http://rizeup.com.au/ - phone number is 1800 737 723. Their aim is to meet the diverse needs of families fleeing domestic violence (which includes emotional and financial, not just physical violence) with food, blankets and urgent funds, etc.
Reflections. In partnership with Domestic Violence Prevention Centre and Centrelink and offer a free group for women to get together and provide information and resources and support. Their number is 5591 4222
Logan Legal Advice Centre (07) 3826 1500 or 1300 65 11 88 Available Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm
376 Kingston Road, Slacks Creek 4127
FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Child and Youth Mental Health 5519 2600
Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 (information and Appointments)
The Benevolent Society Coomera Springs – 07 5644 9400 (at the early learning centre at the school). Families & young children, play groups. family support, child health [email protected]
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS SUPPORT: Crisis Counselling Service 1300 363 622 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 24hrs/7 days Acute Care Team Gold Coast 1300 64 2255 (18-64 yrs, 7 days a week)
GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Partners in Recovery http://www.pirgoldcoast.com.au/partner/mifq/ 1300 130 339
Partners in Recovery Gold Coast works alongside individuals with persistent mental illness or mental health concerns who require assistance from multiple agencies.
Sane Helpline 1800 187 263 (toll free) Available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST
Beyondblue line 1300 224 636 (local call cost, excluding mobiles) Available 24hr/7days
Lifeline 13 11 13 (toll free)
Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs (ATOD) Logan (07) 3328 9833