THE CHEER-UP SOCIETY

Helpful Information Regarding support Services for Mental health or topics than can contribute to your mental health, on the Fleurieu Coast.

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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

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Just Listening Community

In person at Christies Beach 

Thursday: 2:30pm to 7:30pm

Friday:       2:30pm to 7:30pm

Saturday: 4:30pm to 7:30pm

or ONLINE Service TEXT 0487 187 399 and you will receive a zoom link.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4:30pm -7:30pm

Regional Access 1800 032 186 www.saregionalaccess.org.au

A free telephone and online chat counselling service for regional Australians.

Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS) 1800 013 755

Between 5pm-11:30pm, 365 days a year.

A caring voice over the phone for support with mental health conditions. 

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Rural and Remote Mental Health 24/7  131 465

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Partners in Recovery 8307 2800 Support for people with mental illness to re-engage with services

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Beyond Blue 24/7 1300 224 636 Support for depression

Skylight 8378 4100 Support for people living with mental illness

MensLine Australia 1300 789 978 Advice, therapy & support for men with families & relationship concerns.

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QLife 1800 184 527 online chat or phone counselling for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & intersex people.

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Open Arms 1800 011 527 Phone & online counselling for veterans and their families.

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CENTACARE - Counselling Services  8215 6310

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SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 1800 632 753 provides mental health support for people surrounding COVID-19. Available 8am to 8pm 7 Days a week

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Mental Health Emergency Triage Service  24/7 131 465

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Online Digital Mental Health resources can be found at Head to Health www.headtohealth.gov.au

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Summit Health 8406 7715 GP referral-based ‘no cost’ mental health treatment based in Mount Barker.

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Standby Support 0437 752 458 Support after suicide for anyone affected by suicide

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Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

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SOCIAL LINKS

Friend Line Phone 08 7078 6229 or Free call 1800 424 287

Friend Line is for anyone who needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. All conversations with Friend Line are anonymous and our friendly volunteers are ready for a yarn and to share a story or two.  The line is open 10am – 8pm, 7 days a week.

CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES

THRRILI (For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities) 1800 841 313 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri

ASKPEACE (for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities) 08 8245 8110 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri

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CARERS

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Uniting Care Wesley Bowden - Support for Carers - 08 8245 7196  9am - 5pm Mon-Fri

CHILDREN

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Fleurieu Families - Work with families with children 0-18

Staff can provide practical and confidential support for families experiencing tough times.

Contact: City of Victor Harbor 8551 0500

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Kids Helpline 24/7 1800 551 800

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Parents Helpline 24/7  1300 364 100

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HEAD SPACE—Youth Mental Health 8398 4262

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Family Mental Health Services for children and their families 8202 5200

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Connect (CAMHS) 1300 222 647  available 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday Provides  support for Acute or Urgent Mental Health Support for Children and Young People

CRISIS SUPPORT

• Crisis Care 131 611

• Lifeline 13 11 14

• Salvos 13 72 58

• CENTACARE - Counselling Services  8215 6310

• Child Abuse Report Line 13 14 78

• Regional Access 1800 032 186 www.saregionalaccess.org.au A free telephone and online chat service for regional Australians.

• Women’s Information Service 8303 0961 https://officeforwomen.sa.gov.au/womens-information-service/find-information-online

• ASK IZZY online platform to find support services you need nearby https://askizzy.org.au includes housing, food, everyday things, DV, Health, Centrelink, Financial Help

• Anglicare Emergency Assistance 1800 748 149 Food, Utilities, Scripts

• Vinnies Assistance Line 1300 729 202

• Mental Health Emergency Triage Service  24/7 131 465

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COVID19 SUPPORT OR INFORMATION

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Redcross Telecross REDi Service 1800 188 071 Register for a free daily call checking on the welfare of vulnerable south Australians in response to COVID-19

The Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line 1800 171 866 Senior Australians who would like information and support are encouraged to contact the Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line on 1800 171 866, Monday to Friday between 8:30am to 6pm (except public holidays).

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SA COVID-19 Information Line 1800 253 787 information & general advice for South Australians 9am- 5pm daily.

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SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 1800 632 753 provides mental health support for people surrounding COVID-19. Available 8am to 8pm 7 Days a week

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Housing Support & Advice 1800 253 787 for emergency housing for those required to self-quarantine who are unable to do so at home.

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HEALTH

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Health Direct (health advice and info) 1800 022 222

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Women’s Health Statewide                   1800 182 098

Men's Health Line                                  1300 789 978

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT

Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme www.police.sa.gov/your-safety/dvds

Are you concerned for your safety in your relationship? This is an early intervention prevention and not an emergency response. 

In an emergency call 000

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1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 www.1800respect.org.au

1800RESPECT is a national 24 hour online and telephone service offering counselling and support to anyone experiencing domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault.

Domestic Violence Crisis Line 1800 800 098 (24 hours) www.womenssafetyservices.com.au

The Domestic Violence Crisis Line is a state-wide service offering assistance to women experiencing domestic violence in South Australia by providing information, counselling and safe accommodation options.

JUNCTION AUSTRALIA Domestic Violence Support 1300 694 961 or (08) 8555 0817 fdvs@junctionaustralia.org.au

Yarrow Place Rape & Sexual Assault Service 1800 817 421 provides services to people who have been raped or sexually assaulted (both women & men)

HOMELESSNESS

Toward Home Access Line 1800 809 273 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday provides support and services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Housing SA 8207 0211 / 131 299

Homelessness Connect SA 1800 003 308 short term accommodation support during lockdowns and for homelessness support outside of business hours (9am-5pm Mon-Fri)

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Rural Financial Counselling Services                   1800 836 211

Financial Counselling Uniting Communities    8202 5010

Anglicare Financial Counselling                           1800 759 707 Phone Appointments Available

Affordable SA 1800 025 539 Mon-Thurs 9:30am - 8pm | Fri - 9:30am - 4:30pm

NDIS SUPPORT

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NDIS LOCAL AREA COORDINATOR Mission Australia. Contact: 1800 931 543

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