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Every one needs help from time to time. If you feel you need help getting through tough times or just want some information or advice this site will provide you with information to make cont@ct with services. You can also cont@ct a Youth Development Officer on (03) 6269 0000
Any emergency where someone may be injured or killed call 000 immediately
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ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICE
Support and counselling for individuals and families affected by drug and alcohol issues.
Age Group: Young people and adults
Contact numbers: 6230 7901
THE DEN
DRUG EDUCATION NETWORK
Drug and alcohol information service for young people, teachers and
community members. The DEN offers activities and training on drug issues.
Age Group: Children, young people and adults
Contact Number: 6228 9144
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TENANTS UNION OF TASMANIA
For people experiencing rental or tenancy issues/ problems. Can assist with
advocacy, consumer advice, legal advice and information on Tenant Law. Over the phone information can be provided.
Age Group: All Ages
Contact Number: 6223 2641
COSS
COLONY OUTREACH SUPPORT SERVICE
Provides support and assistance to single people and families who are homeless, or about to become homeless, to find and keep accommodation. Crisis and ongoing support provided.
1. Immediate/ Crisis Needs: An appointment based duty system, which responds to immediate/ crisis needs, including early intervention, advice, referral, advocacy, budgeting and case management assessment..
2. Outreach Support: Ongoing case management for clients needing further support.
Age Group: 16+
Contact Details: 1800 265 009
CA$H
COLONY 47 ASSISTANCE SERVICE FOR HOUSING
Can provide Bond assistance for people private rental to people on low income. Phone assessment avalible.
Age Group: 16+
Contact Number: 1800 265 009
PASS
PLACEMENT ANS SUPPORT SERVICE
Provides accomodation for young people. can provide support to people accommodating young people who are not family members. Pass provides support with school issues, assistance with Centrelink and counseling.
Age Group: Young people aged 13-16 years
Contact Number: 6234 3510
RED SHIELD HOUSING
Offers accommodation and housing assistance to people on low income. Does not provide emergency accommodation or ongoing support.
Age group: Young people, men and women.
Contact number: 6223 8050
SASH
SALVATION ARMY SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Provides medium term supported accommodation for men capable of independent living.
Age Group: Men aged 20 years and over.
Contact Number: 6278 2817
HOMELESS SUPPORT HELPLINE - SAAP
SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
A 24 hour service which is able to provide immediate support and information to both young people and adults who are homeless. Assistance with immediate emergency accommodation.
Contact: 1800 800 588 - Free Call
ACCESS
ACCOMMODATION, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY
Access assists single people and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with accommodation, support and advocacy, living or staying in Northern Suburbs.
Ages group: 16+
Contact number: 6273 5855
CAROLINE HOUSE
Medium to long term care is also available for women of all ages with mental illness.
Age Group: For women all ages
Contact Details: For women with children Phone: 6234 5011
BETHLEHEM HOUSE
Provides emergency accommodation, support, advocacy, information and referrals for men.
Age Group: 20 years and over
Contact Number: 6234 4594 - 24 hours
YOUTH CARE SHELTER
ANGLICARE
Short term accommodation for homeless men without dependants. Food, shelter and counseling provided. Cost of accommodation is based on income
Age Group: Men 13-20 years
Contact Number: 6234 6316
YASTAS
YOUTH ACCOMMODATION SERVICE OF TASMANIA
Transitional supported accommodation for young men. Participation in courses is encouraged and behaviour agreements must be signed. Board and lodging is required. Accommodation is available as respite.
Age Group: Young men 13 - 18 years.
Contact number: 6224 3090
ANNIE KENNY
Short term accommodation for homeless women without dependants. Food, shelter and counseling provided. Cost of accommodation is based on income
Age Group: Young women 12 - 20 years.
Contact number: 6272 7751
MARA HOUSE
Provides transitional supported accommodation for young women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The young women are supported in developing living skills.
Age Group: Young women 13 - 18 years.
Contact number: 6228 1564
JIREH HOUSE
Provides support for women with/out children leaving domestic violence, or who are homeless. Jireh House provides crisis and medium term supported accommodation, information and referral, community education and intensive family support.
Age Group: Women and children -sons under 13 years
Contact Number: 6229 3750 - Crisis 24 hours
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SORELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
SOCIAL WORKERS
Offers a range of services such as short term counseling and support in various areas such as: Coping with changes, stress management/ anxiety, grief and loss, family issues and relationships.
Age Group: Young people and adults
Contact Number: 6265 6601
SALVATION ARMY CARLTON
Assistance with food and food vouchers, clothing, limited furniture and household items, counseling, support, referral, Internet café and youth groups. Assistance with Phone and Aurora also available
Phone: 6265 7436
Grief, Loss and Trauma. Couple Counselling, Child and Adolescent behaviour, emotional personal growth and awareness. By appointment.
Phone: 6265 7436
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THE LINK
Health service for young people who are homeless or at risk. The Link provides referral information about Mental Health, Alcohol and Drugs, Sexual Health and Family Planning. Outreach via appointment.
Age Group: 12 to 24 years
Contact Number: 6231 2927
YOUTH HEALTH SERVICE (SOUTH)
Information, support and counseling on youth related issues.
Age Group: 12 to 24 years
Contact Number: 6230 7899
THE LINK- IHSHY
INNOVATIVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR HOMELESS YOUTH
IHSHY aims to promote and provide personal health care among homeless or otherwise at risk young people, through the provision of essential and innovative health services. The Fund is administered statewide by the Link health service through a network of Trained Access Workers. The Fund is designed to buy essential health services and or items for young people who cannot afford them. Service provided to Sorell via Sorell Council Youth Development workers.
Age Group: Young people aged 12 to 24 years
Contact Number: 6264 6449
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CENTRELINK - Sorell
Financial assistance, support and information in relation to studying, disability, housing assistance, health care cards and parenting payments. Psychologists and Social Workers available.
Age Group: Young people 16-24 years and adults.
Contact Details: 6265 4526
EMPLOYMENT PLUS
SALVATION ARMY
Offers intensive assistance for the unemployed in looking for work and through training.
Age Group: All ages
Contact Number: Rosny: 62440700 and Hobart: 62107900.
STEPS
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
Provides employment services across Southern Tasmania and vocational education and training services to job seekers and employers state- wide.
Age Group: 16+
Contact Number: 6265 2642
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JPET
JOB PLACEMENT, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
Aims to assist young people to overcome barriers which are preventing them from exploring and achieving their goals. JPET provides support and advice on issues such as jobs, training, or staying at school. This is for young people who are at risk of homelessness, who are refugees or who are in trouble with the law. Outreach via appointment.
Age Group: 15- 21 years
Contact Details: 1800 265 009
YOUTH PATHWAYS
YOUTH PATHWAYS, is for 13-19 year olds at risk of not completing Yr 12 or equivalent, working with young people on individual basis. A Youth Pathways Adviser comes out to Sorell, East Coast and Tasman on a regular basis.
Age Group: Young people aged 13- 19 years
Contact Number: 1800 265 009
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OPTIONS
ANGLICARE
Counselling and mediation for young people, parents and families. Helps to resolve problems and improve family communication.
Age Group: Children, young people and adults
Contact Number: 6234 3510
RECONNECT
COLONY 47
Reconnect works with young people aged 12- 18 years who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. The program works towards reconnecting young people with their families, education, work, training and their community by offering opportunities, choices and support. Outreach via appointment.
Age Group: 12-18 years
Contact Number: 1800 265 009
COUNSELLING AND FAMILY SERVICES
ANGLICARE
Provides family and relationships counseling, parent and adolescent mediation and family therapy.
Age Group: All ages
Contact Number: 1800 243 232 - Freecall, 6234 3510
Other Services: Compass, My Money My Future,
THE ENDEAVOUR PROGRAM
CENTACARE
This is a residential five-day program for parents and children. The program is designed to assist the individuals in developing their parenting, communication and living skills. Individuals with strained parent/ child relationships, high stress, isolation and/ or low income are encouraged to participate.
Age Group: All parents and children welcome
Contact Details: 6278 2689
EARLY SUPPORT FOR PARENTS
Offers home- based volunteer support to parents requiring assistance with young children. Also co-ordinates support groups for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.
Age Group: All Ages
Contact Number: 6223 2937
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
Based at Pittwater COmmunity Centre. Family support worker operates throughout the Sorell Municipality to support families dealing with issues
Age Group: All ages
Contact Number: 6265 1155
THE LASER PROGRAM
CENTACARE
This is a family support group for mothers who may be experiencing difficulties related to stress, social isolation, finances, relationships and parenting. Programs are designed to increase confidence and parenting skills in a relaxed and safe atmosphere. Childcare is Available.
Age Group: Mothers over 21 years
Contact Number: 6278 2689
THE PRAM PROGRAM
CENTACARE
This is an information and support group for young women who are pregnant or first time mothers. It aims to provide young people with ante natal and post natal education and care, in a professionally supported group.
Age Group: Young women 14- 24 years
Contact Number: 6278 2689
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COUNSELLING FOR CHILDREN
CENTACARE
Centacare offers support and counseling to children and young people who have experienced grief through separation, divorce and or death. They also support those who are experiencing abuse and violence.
Age Group: Children and young people. Parental involvement in children's counseling is vital and encouraged.
Contact Number: 6278 1660
CLARE HOUSE
Child and adolescent psychiatric service offering support and counseling for young people with mental health related issues.
Age Group: Young people up to 18 years.
Contact Number: 6233 8612
COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
MENTAL HEALTH
Offers support, counseling and assessments for mental health related issues. Referrals can be made through the CATT (Crisis Assessment Triage Team)
Age Group: Adults aged over 18 years
Contact Number: Eastern District (Bellerive) Ph: 6211 4580
LIFELINE
TELEPHONE COUNSELLING:
Is an accessible, confidential and anonymous counseling, information and referral service.
Phone: 13 11 14
BEFRIENDER SERVICE AND FACE TO FACE COUNSELLING
A face-to-face (short term) support service for people who need help coping with isolation, grief, family pressures and other issues.
Age Group: Young people and adults
Contact Number: 6228 0313 or 13 11 14
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SASS
SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICE
SAAS provides a free confidential counseling and information service for women who have been sexually assaulted. Adolesent service is also extended to young people and children who have been sexually abused and offers support to their families. Men can be provided with counselling over the phone.
Age Group: Children, Women and Men.
Contact Number: Adult 6231 1811, Adolesent 6231 0044 or Crisis Line: 6231 1817 (after hours)
SHE
SUPPORT, HELP AND EMPOWERMENT
Provides a confidential, free service to women who have suffered or who are suffering abuse in a relationship. This service also offers individual
counselling and support.
Age Group: Women - All ages
Contact Number: 6278 9090
FAMILY VIOLENCE COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT SERVICE
The Domestic Violence Crisis Service is a free, confidential service available to all who are experiencing violence within their family or with a relationship. The service provides information, practical assistance and referral to other agencies. Short term support and crisis counseling is available.
Age Group: All Ages
Contact Hours: 9.00am-Midnight Monday to Friday. 4.00pm - Midnight Saturdays, Sundays
Contact Number: 1800 608 122 Freecall.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICE
CENTACARE
This is a family service for couples who are dealing with issues related to controlling, fighting, violent and abusive behaviours in their relationship. It provides help for all the family through services, which focus on the needs of each family member.
Age group: For men, women and children
Contact number: 6278 1660
CHILD, YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT
Division of DHHS, which holds the statutory responsibility for intervening legally to protect children from abuse and neglect by their parents or other carers. Any suspected circumstances of abuse/ neglect can be reported.
Age Group: Issues relating to young people up to 16 years can be reported
Contact Number: 6230 7650, 1300 737 639 (new identifications)
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LEGAL AID COMMISSION OF TASMANIA
Legal Aid provides free advice for many issues.
Telephone: Allows you to speak directly to a legal aid lawyer Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
Face to Face: 10 minute legal advice sessions are available in Hobart. Appointments are not necessary. Monday to Friday 12.45pm- 1.30pm
Age Group: All ages
Contact number: 1300 366 611, 6233 8383
HOBART COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICE
Support and legal information.
Contact number: 6223 2500
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Information about depression to consumers, carers and health professionals.
www.beyondblue.org.au
A comprehensive source of information, help, and support for people who have depression or are depressed.
www.depressionet.com.au
Ybblue: A youth depression awareness campaign
www.ybblue.com.au
Reach Out! - Reach Out. Find Out. Move On.
Reach Out! is a service that helps young people get through tough times.
It provides information and support on a range of issues including depression and ...
www.reachout.com.au
The quit coach - A free site that can help you quit smoking.
www.thequitcoach.org.au
Child and Youth Health
www.cyh.com.au/Default.aspx?p=1
Teensafe - promoting teen safety
www.youngwomenshealth.org/teensafe.html
Mood gym
www.moodgym.anu.edu.au
Somazone - The place to go when you want to know
www.somazone.com.au
YPP: young, pregnant and parenting -
www.ypp.org.au
Bursting the bubble
www.burstingthebubble.com
Girlsown - a guide on love, respect and abuse in relationships
www.vicnet.net.au/~girlsown
Lawstuff
www.lawstuff.org.au
The Butterfly Foundation - supporting Australians with eating disorders
www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au
Completely Gorgeous - healthy body image information
www.completelygorgeous.com
ANCD: Young People and Drugs Survey
http://ancd.library.uq.edu.au/youth.php
Inspire Foundation
www.inspire.org.au
Link Zone - Tasmanian Youth Network & Information Site
www.linkzone.com.au
Colony 47 - Info on housing, employment, training & family issues
www.colony47.com.au
Head Room - Mental Health Site for Young People
www.headroom.net.au
Make A Noise - Youth Site
http://makeanoise.ysp.org.au
Youth Abuse - Support for Young People in Tasmania
www.youthabuse.dhhs.tas.gov.au
South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault - Victoria http://www.secasa.com.au
The Source - Info & Links for Young People
www.thesource.gov.au
Virtual Parenting - Support for Young Parents
www.virtualparenting.com.au
Kids Help Line
www.kidshelp.com.au
Centrelink
www.centrelink.gov.au
The Big RORRT!
http://rorrt.reachout.com.au
ActNow!
www.actnow.com.au
Child Support Agency (CSA) www.youth.csa.gov.au
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OTHER NUMBERS
* SORELL COUNCIL
YOUTH SERVICES: 6265 6404 OR 6265 6449
* SOCIAL WORKER
SORELL HEALTH CENTRE: 6265 6601
* CAT-CRISIS ASSESSMENT TEAM:
FREECALL: 1800 332 388
* KIDS HELPLINE: 1800 55 1800
* CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES: 1300 737 639
* DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CRISIS SERVICE: 1800 633 937
* LIFELINE: 13 11 14
* SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICE: 6231 1817
* SORELL POLICE STATION: 6265 4950
* SORELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE: 6265 6601
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