Crisis Helplines
Fire, Police, Ambulance dial Triple Zero (000)
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
Chat privately and for free about anything that's bothering you. You can also get advice one-to-one on the web or by email.
Life Line
13 11 14
Suicide prevention, support if you’re in a crisis, and general help with your mental health.
Beyond Blue
1300 224 636
Info and help when you’re feeling depressed or anxious.
Domestic Violence Line
1800 65 64 63
Advice, information and emergency accommodation for anyone who is going through domestic violence.
Child Protection Helpline
132 111
To report child abuse or neglect.
NSW Rape Crisis Centre
1800 424 017
If you or someone you know has suffered sexual assault or abuse.
The Right Door
1800 760 071
Link 2 Home
1800 152 152
Blue Mountains Hospital
4784 6500
Mental Health Access
1800 011 511
Nepean Hospital
4734 2000
Legal Aid Hotline
1800 10 18 10
Legal advice if you’re under 18 and under arrest.
Who can I speak to locally?
If something's happening and you're unsure about who to call or how to deal with it, call the youth workers at your local youth centre. They're experienced in dealing with the system, and won't judge you.
Mountains Youth Service Team
1800 40 50 13
Katoomba Youth Centre
31 Waratah Street (next to Centrelink)
4782 6562
Springwood Youth Centre
59 Springwood Ave (next to the post office)
4751 1005
Got sexual health or relationship questions?
Family Planning Penrith
1300 658 886
Support for Aboriginal young people
Aboriginal Culture & Resource Centre
4782 6569
For help finding a safe place to live
The Glue Factory
4760 0800
Get online
www.headspace.org.au
www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au
www.notsostraight.com.au
www.fds.org.au
www.lawstuff.org.au
www.reachout.com
www.twenty10.org.au
Get around
Transport Infoline
131 500
24 Hours up-to-date information on train, bus and ferry travel in NSW.