What type of support do you need?
Information | Support | Counselling
Immediate Support
If you or someone close to you is in danger or at crisis point, contact these services
POLICE / AMBULANCE in an emergency
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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
Headspace
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
Northern Settlement Services
(02) 4334 3877
Yerin Aboriginal Health Service
(02) 4351 1040
LGBTQI
PFLAG Central Coast (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays)
0431 863 799
Qlife LGBTQIA+ Helpline (3pm – midnight)
1800 184 527
Legal & Government
Central Coast Community Legal Centre
(02) 4353 4988
Centrelink
13 24 68
Domestic Violence Legal Advice Line
1800 810 784
DV Court Assistance Scheme
(02) 4321 0099
Legal Aid DV Unit
(02) 9219 6300
Legal Aid Gosford
(02) 4324 5611
Ancillary Services
Domestic Violence may not be the only challenge in your life. These resources may come in hand for you, or workers supporting you.
Child Protection Help Line
132 111
Community Transport Central Coast
(02) 4355 4588
Transport Info Line
131 500
Tresillian
1300 272 736
Other Resources
Helplines, websites and toll-free numbers to access if needed
Phone Support
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732
Beyond Blue
1300 224 636
Kids Helpline
1800 551 800
Lifeline
131 114
Mens Line
1300 789 978
Mental Health Hotline
1800 011 511
Victims of Crime
1800 633 063
Online Resources
ACON
acon.org.au
Another Closet
anothercloset.com.au
Esafety
esafety.gov.au
Gender Centre
gendercentre.org.au
Neighbourhood and Community Centres
Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre Evolution Youth Services (Woy Woy) Gosford / Narara Community Centre Green Point Community Centre Kariong Neighbourhood Centre Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre Lakelands Community Centre (Kanwal) Northern Lakes Neighbourhood Centre |
Oasis Centre Wyong Peninsula Community Centre Phoenix Youth Support Services (Wyong) San Remo Epicentre The Entrance Neighbourhood Centre Toukley Neighbourhood Centre Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Watanobbi Community Centre Wyoming Neighbourhood Centre |
Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre
(02) 4332 7450
Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre
(02) 4388 5801
Evolution Youth Services (Woy Woy)
(02) 4342 3684
Gosford / Narara Community Centre
(02) 4329 4477
Green Point Community Centre
(02) 4367 7591
Kariong Neighbourhood Centre
(02) 4340 1724
Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre
(02) 4363 1044
Lakelands Community Centre (Kanwal)
(02) 4394 2500
Northern Lakes Neighbourhood Centre
(02) 4358 3148
Oasis Centre Wyong
(02) 4353 9799
Peninsula Community Centre
(02) 4341 9333
Phoenix Youth Support Services (Wyong)
(02) 4393 9555
San Remo Epicentre
(02) 4390 7888
The Entrance Neighbourhood Centre
(02) 4332 4545
Toukley Neighbourhood Centre
(02) 4396 1555
Wyong Neighbourhood Centre
(02) 4353 1750
Watanobbi Community Centre
(02) 4351 2860
Wyoming Neighbourhood Centre
(02) 4323 7483