GET LOCAL HELP
What type of support do you need?
Immediate Support
If you or someone close to you is in danger or at crisis point, contact these services
POLICE / AMBULANCE in an emergency
000
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LINE Telephone counselling, information & referrals
1800 656 463
RAPE CRISIS CENTRE Telephone counselling, information & referrals
1800 424 017
BIALA SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICE On site at Gosford Hospital
(02) 4320 3175
COAST SHELTER DVRRP Accommodation & support service
(02) 4340 7088
LINK2HOME To access temporary accommodation
1800 152 152
SCHOOL COUNSELLORS
Schools are a safe place away from home and there are counsellors, wellbeing officers, teachers or principals who are ready to lend an ear – you just need to ask.
HEALTH
Your first point of call is your GP, but our local Emergency Departments have specially trained Social Workers to support and connect you to the right services.
ONGOING SUPPORT
If you just want to move at your own pace, check out the variety of supports in your community.
Barnardos
1300 237 507
Catholic Care
(02) 4356 2600
Central Coast Community Womens Health Centre,
Woy Woy (02) 4342 5905, Wyong (02) 4351 1152,
Wyoming (02) 4324 2533
Central Coast Disability Network
(02) 4349 3700
Central Coast Family Support Service (incl. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren)
(02) 4340 1585
Child & Family Health Services
(02) 4328 7900
Interrelate
1300 473 528
Parents Next
1300 911 486
Relationships Australia – NSW
1300 364 277
RSPCA
(02) 9782 4408
Uniting
1800 067 967
Sexual Health Clinic
(02) 4320 2114
CASE MANAGEMENT
Case Management is a process where any of the organisations listed below will allocate a staff member that is dedicated to your support. They are familiar with all the other services on the Central Coast and beyond, and will walk with you on the journey. You move at your own pace, and engage when you feel safe.
CATHOLIC CARE
(02) 4356 2600
UNITING
1800 067 967
BAPTIST CARE
(02) 4352 7900
COAST SHELTER
(02) 4325 3540
YERIN ABORIGINAL HEALTH SERVICES INC.
(02) 4351 1040
YOUNG PEOPLE
DALE - Young Parents Support
0417 653 627
Gosford (02) 4304 7870, Lake Haven (02) 4394 9100
Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS)
(02) 4323 2374
Youth for Christ
(02) 4346 4064
FOR MEN
Baptist Care - Mens Behaviour Change
(02) 4352 7900
Catholic Care - Caring Dads
(02) 4356 2600
Catholic Care - Male Victim Support
(02) 4356 2632
DIFFERENT CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS
Indigenous Women's Legal Contact Line
1800 639 784
Yerin Aboriginal Health Service
(02) 4351 1040
LGBTQ+
PFLAG Central Coast (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays)
0431 863 799
QLife LGBTQIA+ Helpline (3pm - Midnight)
1800 184 527
