Crisis & Emergency Services in Maitland
What Is This?
This is a where you can find information for welfare services, household emergency relief such as food parcels and vouchers, assistance during financial crisis, and support if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence. Additionally, this category provides links to Emergency Services agencies – inclusive of contacts for natural disasters.
How Is It Funded?
Either free or partially funded with most services provided by not-for-profit organisations. Other supports are funded through government agencies. How much does it cost? Cost is usually free.
How To Access?
You can access these supports by contacting the organisation directly, or by referral from government agencies.
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Crisis & Emergency Accommodation
Disability Accommodation Services
Able Futures - Maitland
Able FuturesSupported accommodation models including, SIL, Independent Living Options, Respite, Short-term and Medium Term Accommodation to suit people and what they need.
Maitland
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Crisis & Emergency Accommodation
Carrie's Place
Carries Place Womens & Childrens ServicesCarrie’s Place provides a range of culturally appropriate programs for people experiencing domestic and family violence, and/or homelessness. Maitland area by appointment only.
East Maitland
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
Counselling
Here 4 You CounsellingFiona views her counselling services as a space for constructive dialogue, where she collaborates with clients to build empowerment and self-awareness. She uses tailored strategies to help clients achieve their personal goals. With extensive experience in diverse settings, Fiona provides effective and compassionate support to individuals from all walks of life, including pre-adolescents, teenagers
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
Suicide & Self Harm Information
Domestic and Family Violence Mensline
DvconnectMensline is a free, confidential telephone, counselling, referral and support service especially set up for men.
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
Domestic and Family Violence Womensline
DvconnectTelephone counselling and refuge referral 24/7 Queensland wide DVConnect, Womensline.
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Youth Crisis & Emergency Services
headspace - Maitland
Samaritans Foundationheadspace is a free and confidential service for young people aged 12-25 years. We offer a range of services and supports for young people who are experiencing a tough time or are worried about drug and alcohol use, mental and physical wellbeing, sexual health and more. We provide friendly and non-judgemental services to young people from all different backgrounds.
Maitland
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
Link2home
NSW Department of HousingInformation & telephone referral service for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. They work in partnership with a range of homelessness services. If you are Aboriginal you can ask to speak to an Aboriginal worker. The intake & assessment process may take up to 20 minutes.
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
Mental Health Line
NSW HEALTHThe Mental Health Line is a 24-hour telephone service operating seven days a week across NSW.
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
Parents Beyond Breakup
PARENTS BEYOND BREAKUP LTDHelping parents deal with the trauma of separation; a major cause of suicide in Australia. Support is available by phone, email, and in-person & online support groups.
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Welfare Assistance & Support Services
St Vincent de Paul Society Referral Centre
St Vincent De Paul Society NSWSt Vincent de Paul Society Referral Centre provides community support across the Greater Hunter Region. Please call (02) 4961 6885 from 9am-12pm on Monday to Friday to get a referral for assistance.
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
General Support Services & Counselling
Loss & Grief Support Services & Counselling
Suicide & Self Harm Information
Suicide Call Back - National Phone Service
On The Line AustraliaThe Suicide Call Back Service is a 24-hour, nationwide service that provides telephone and online counselling to people 15 years and over who fit one of the following categories: People who are suicidal, people who are caring for someone who is suicidal, people bereaved by suicide or health professionals supporting people affected by suicide.
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General Crisis and Emergency Services
SES, Rural Fire, Lifesavers, Search & Rescue
Team Rubicon Australia
Team Rubicon Australia unites the skills and experiences of Australian Defence Force veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams around the globe.
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Crisis & Emergency Accommodation
Department of Communities & Justice Housing Contact Centre
NSW Department of HousingThe Housing Contact Centre is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for tenants, maintenance contractors and members of the public. Each year approximately 800,000 calls are received (about 3,500 calls daily). These calls cover everything from tenant maintenance enquiries to requests for accommodation assistance.
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Specialist Homelessness Services
Lower Hunter SHS provider
Carries Place Womens & Childrens ServicesThe Lower Hunter Specialist Homelessness Service (SHS) is funded by the NSW Government Department of Communities and Justice and delivers services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Our SHS Intake team manage all incoming referrals, and provide information, advice and referral to other appropriate services. We support women, men, non-binary people, and their families.
East Maitland
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Community & Neighbourhood Centres
Maitland Region Community Support
We build genuine relationships to create a safer, stronger, vibrant and diverse local government area. Our culturally appropriate, inclusive services strengthen the whole region. And our goal is to create a sense of belonging for everyone.
Rutherford
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General Support Services & Counselling
Crisis Counselling - Carers After-Hours line
Carer Gateway now provides services such as carer support planning, counselling, peer support, carer directed funding packages and emergency respite.