When you need Help, these are some of the services available.
Elizabeth Evatt Community Legal Centre
– Offers services and advise on issues inclusive of Domestic Violence and tenancy
4 Station St Katoomba -47040207, 1300363967
West Connect Domestic Violence Services
– Offers support and advise for those facing a domestic violence situation
0247322318
MYST- Mountains Youth Support Team
– Offering support and advise to the youth in our community
47826562
Child & Family Health Services
– Offering Nursing visits and drop in clinics for parents and children
47510100 to book at Springwood
47822133to book at Katoomba
Thrive Services
– Offer parenting support and workshops as well as practical assistance in the form of emergency relief cards, fresh food and utilities assistance for gas, electricity, water and Telstra. They can also refer clients to counselling services where required.
2 Station St Katoomba and 261 Main St Lithgow
http://www.thriveservices.org.au
47821555
YAWN- You Ask We Nurture
– Volunteer based service providing periods of support in the home http://www.connectcfs.org.au/Services?CBFS/cbfs.html
Blue Mountains Womens Health and Resource centre
– Counselling service (with child minding available), Free womens health clinic,
Drop in for under 25’s and Domestic Violence victims.
124 Lurline St Katoomba- 47825133 (call for appointments)
Beyond Blue–
For support of those with and caring for those with depression
http://www.healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au
1300 224636
Domestic Violence Line
– Hotline for victims of Domestic Violence
– 1800656463
Mental Health Services Directory
For those struggling with and/or supporting those with mental illness
www.nbmphn.com.au (need GP referral)
Tressilian–
24 hr information and counselling for parents or carers of children 0-5yrs. Parenting courses available as well as residential stay with referral.
– 0297870855, 1800 637 357 (outside Sydney metropolitan)
Karitane
24 hr telephone parenting information and counselling
1300 227 464
24hr Parents helpline–
1800637357
Australian Breastfeeding Association
– Advise and Support on Breastfeeding and Lactation
1800686268
http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au
Gateway Family Services–
Service offering support to Blue Mountains families including parenting courses, support groups, food relief and financial services
-47399086 (Blaxland) 47824727 (Katoomba)
