Professional Support Services

Gambling or Alcohol

1800BETSAFE – 1800 238 723 www.betsafe.com.au

Are you experiencing problems with gambling or alcohol? 24 Hour free counselling services. Gambling and Liquor self-exclusion available.

Domestic Violence

Cumberland Police – (02) 9897 4199

1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732 www.1800respect.org.au Confidential information, counselling and support service.

NSW Government, Communities and Justice (Domestic Violence) – 1800 656 463 dcj.nsw.gov.au/content/dcj/dcj-website/dcj/children-and-families/family-domestic-and-sexual-violence/

Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800 www.kidshelpline.com.au

Family Drug Support – 1300 368 186 www.fds.org.au

FDS is a national 24/7, 7-day support service for families affected by alcohol and drugs.

Depression

Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636 www.beyondblue.org.au

The Beyond Blue Support Service offers a free, confidential 24/7 counselling service for anyone with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.

Lifeline Crisis Support – 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au

Free, confidential, one-to-one support for people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe, via phone, text, or online chat.

Griefline – 1300 845 745 (between 8am and 8pm) griefline.org.au Griefline provides free and confidential counselling, resources and information to people experiencing grief and loss.

GP Mental Health Plan – A mental health treatment plan is available to people who are diagnosed with a mental health condition. It helps to cover the costs of up to 10 individual sessions of mental health treatment each year. See your doctor to find out if you might benefit from a mental health treatment plan or visit www.healthdirect.gov.au/ mental-health-treatment-plan.

Loneliness

Friendline – to book a phone conversation enter your phone number at www.friendline.org.au

FriendLine is a free and anonymous national phone and chat service for anyone 18+ who’s feeling lonely, socially isolated, or just wants to connect with a friendly volunteer. Their volunteer team will be

calling people in the community a few times a week to have a friendly conversation.

G’Day Line – 1300 920 552 (between 8am and 8pm)

G’Day Line provides connection and conversation to alleviate loneliness and social isolation in Australians aged 50+.

Lifeline Discussion Forums – www.lifeline.saneforums.org

Lifeline’s Discussion Forums are online moderated forums where you can chat with others in similar situations.

Suicide Prevention Contacts

• Lifeline 13 11 14
• Suicide Callback Service 1300 55 1800
• Mental Health Crisis Line 1800 011 511
• Beyond Blue 1300 224 636

For more information on Need a Hand campaign 

Contact Chris Debrincat Group Gaming Manager

Email: chrisd@mrsl.com.au

Phone: 02 8868 7729