Domestic Violence
South East Women & Children’s Services (SEWACS)/Budjangal Support Services
- Local Service
Covering the Bega Valley, Eurobodalla and Bombala
Staying Home Leaving Violence provides case management support to women who have left a DV&F situation. Support includes risk assessment, safety planning, support and security upgrades. The program is also operating in Eurobodalla and provides virtual support to Bombala.
Bega Valley Youth Homelessness Support Program for young people between the ages of 16 to 25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Eurobodalla Crisis Accommodation Service incorporates emergency accommodation, outreach, transitional properties and a men’s outreach program
DV Safe Phone
DV Safe Phone collects, repairs and gives free mobile phones to domestic violence survivors, through over 200 Domestic Violence and Law Enforcement Agencies, Safe Houses and Hospitals Australia wide.
NSW Domestic Violence Line
- Local Service
The NSW Domestic Violence Line provides counselling and referrals to women experiencing domestic and family violence. Available 24/7.
Lifeline
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Contact Lifeline if you need to talk to someone.
DVConnect Womensline
24-hour domestic violence hotline that offers free, professional assistance such as counselling, intervention, transport and emergency accommodation for people in danger from a violent partner or family member.
South Coast Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SCWDVCAS)
- Local Service
Information, advocacy and referrals to assist women and their children who are or have been experiencing domestic and family violence
Important Note
SWDVCAS is not a crisis service, so not available after hours. For crisis enquiries please contact one of the 24/7 services listed on this page.
1800RESPECT
1800RESPECT is a national service providing confidential information, counselling and support to people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse. (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Sexual Assault
NSW Sexual Violence Helpline
- Local Service
For anyone in NSW impacted by sexual assault (including friends, families and supporters). Available 24/7.
Homelessness
South East Women & Children’s Services (SEWACS)/Budjangal Support Services
- Local Service
Covering the Bega Valley, Eurobodalla and Bombala
Staying Home Leaving Violence provides case management support to women who have left a DV&F situation. Support includes risk assessment, safety planning, support and security upgrades. The program is also operating in Eurobodalla and provides virtual support to Bombala.
Bega Valley Youth Homelessness Support Program for young people between the ages of 16 to 25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Eurobodalla Crisis Accommodation Service incorporates emergency accommodation, outreach, transitional properties and a men’s outreach program
Link2home
Link2home is the statewide homelessness information and referral telephone service. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Escabags
Escabags Ltd is an Australian registered charity who distribute ‘Escape Bags’ for victims fleeing domestic and family abuse.
AskIzzy
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Mental Health
Headspace – Bega
- Local Service
Headspace Bega is committed to providing quality Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs, Sexual and Physical health and Vocational support services to young people aged 12 – 25. We also offer support to their family and friends. There is no charge for any of our service streams but getting a Mental Health Treatment Plan from a GP before accessing the service is encouraged.
Our service operates out of our Bega Hub which has full disability access, we also offer outpost services to Eden, and Cooma, and can arrange outreach to Merimbula and Bombala.
NSW Mental Health Line
- Local Service
The 1800 011 511 Mental Health Line is NSW Health’s 24/7 statewide phone service which links people with NSW Health mental health services. It is a free service.
Suicide Call Back Service
The 1800 011 511 Mental Health Line is NSW Health’s 24/7 statewide phone service which links people with NSW Health mental health services. It is a free service.
AskIzzy
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Child / Youth
Headspace – Bega
- Local Service
Headspace Bega is committed to providing quality Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs, Sexual and Physical health and Vocational support services to young people aged 12 – 25. We also offer support to their family and friends. There is no charge for any of our service streams but getting a Mental Health Treatment Plan from a GP before accessing the service is encouraged.
Our service operates out of our Bega Hub which has full disability access, we also offer outpost services to Eden, and Cooma, and can arrange outreach to Merimbula and Bombala.
Tresillian’s Parent’s Help Line
The Nurses on our Tresillian Parent’s Help Line can help with advice around your baby’s sleep, feeding and development, providing information tailored to your needs and circumstances.
Parent Line NSW
- Local Service
Parent Line is a free telephone counselling and support service for parents and carers with children aged 0 to 18 who live in NSW.
Headspace
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health.
Beyond Blue
Free counselling and confidential support services available 24/7.
Kids Helpline
Phone counselling is the fastest way to get help and start talking. You can call us on 1800 55 1800, anytime and for any reason. Open 24/7 – 365 days.
Elderly
1800ELDERHelp
Free call phone number that automatically redirects callers seeking information and advice on elder abuse with the phone service in their state or territory.
Legal
Willow – Women’s Legal Service NSW
- Local Service
Willow is a free legal information project by Women’s Legal Service NSW.
LawAccess NSW
- Local Service
LawAccess NSW is a free government telephone service and a good place to start if you need help with a legal problem.
Women’s Legal Service NSW
- Local Service
Community legal centre providing women across NSW with a range of free legal services.
AskIzzy
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Men
Men’s Referral Service
Free, anonymous, and confidential telephone counselling, information, and referrals for men to assist them to take action to stop using violent and controlling behaviour. Australian government funded.