Fire/Police/Ambulance - in urgent/emergency situations: Call 000
Local Police non urgent crime link: Call 131 444
 
SEXUAL VIOLENCE

• 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/ - Ph: 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

• Domestic Violence Prevention Centre: website www.domesticviolence.com.au

HELP FOR MEN:

• Mensline Australia 1300 789 978 (local call, excluding mobiles)

LEGAL ADVICE

• Women’s Legal Service Advice Line (07) 3392 0670 or 1800 677 278 (outside Brisbane)

• Legal Aid http://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/Home or call 1300 65 11 88

• Logan Legal Advice Centre (07) 3826 1500 or 1300 65 11 88. Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, 376 Kingston Rd, 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 EYCenquiry@benevolent.org.au

• Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 (toll free)

• Headspace: 12 to 21 years, call  (07) 5509 5900  or email info@headspace.org.au       

• Paradise Kids – 5574 6853 Groups for Grief Loss and Bereavement, individual counselling, and illness support for terminally ill children.

• A number of different community services can be found here, including help with food and low cost counselling services: www.mycommunitydirectory.com.au/Queensland/Gold_Coast/Welfare_Assistance___Services/General_Welfare___Support_Services?PageNo=1

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/ or call 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