Lifeline - 13 11 14 (24 hours / 7 days )
Anyone can call Lifeline. The 13 11 14 service offers a counselling service that respects everyone’s right to be heard, understood and cared for.  We also provide information about other support services that are available in communities around Australia.

Kid's Help Line - 1800 551 800 (24 hours / 7 days )
Kids Help Line is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Counsellors respond to more than 10,000 calls each week about issues ranging from relationship breakdown and bullying to sexual abuse, homelessness, suicidal thoughts, and drug and alcohol usage.
The service aims to empower young people by assisting them to develop options, identify and understand the consequences of a particular course of action, facilitate more productive relationships with family and friends, and provide information on local support services.  Kids Help Line counsellors are fully qualified professionals who undergo additional accredited training at Kids Help Line.  view website

Wesley Mission - Newcastle
Wesley Newcastle Youth Services helps young people aged 12 to 24 years and their families cope with the urgent problems facing youth today – homelessness, alcohol and drugs, gambling and other life-controlling issues. By taking a compassionate approach and respecting the worth of each individual, we are turning young lives around for the better. view website

Salvo Crisis Line - 02 9331 2000

Newcastle Community Services Centre
12-16 Union Street NEWCASTLE WEST NSW 2302
PO Box 5294 NEWCASTLE WEST NSW 2302
Ph. (02) 4929 2300
Fax. (02) 4926 4479