At Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health we provide health and social support services, but we are not an emergency or crisis service.

In the event of an emergency please call 000.

Below are a number of supports available if you need to speak to someone urgently.  These services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise stated.

Lifeline

For those experiencing emotional distress who need crisis support and suicide prevention services.

13 11 14
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Suicide Call Back Service

Telephone and online counselling for people affected by suicide.

1300 659 467
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Beyond Blue

Forums and support services for those experiencing depression, suicide, anxiety and other mental illnesses.

1300 224 636
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MensLine

Telephone and online counselling for men anywhere, anytime.

1300 78 99 78
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Sexual Assault Crisis Line

For people who have experienced sexual violence.

1800 806 292 (after hours and weekends)
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Mental Health Crises

Responding to urgent requests to help people in a mental health crisis, e.g. a psychotic episode, self-harm, feeling suicidal or feeling out of control.

Macedon Ranges: 1300 363 788
Hume: 1300 874 243
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QLife

LGBTIQA+ support for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight 7 days)
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13 Yarn

Crisis support line run by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  Open to any age including children who can call in times of crisis or if feeling isolated and just need a yarn.

13 92 76
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Kids Helpline

Telephone counselling for young people aged 5-25 years.  It also offers webchat and email counselling for young people and parents/carers.

1800 55 1800
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Maternal and Child Health

Information and advice about the care and health of your child (from birth to school age).

13 22 29
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Child Protection

If you have concerns that a child is at risk of significant harm as a result of abuse or neglect.

1300 664 977 (business hours)
13 12 78 (after hours and weekends)
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Headspace

Mental health resources for young people young people aged 12-25.

Visit the Headspace website to access (9am to 1am 7 days)

Safe Steps

If you are experiencing or are afraid of family violence.

1800 015 188
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Men’s Referral Service

Counselling, advice and support for men who have anger, relationship or parenting issues.  The service also provides help to women (or other family members) who are experiencing violence or controlling behaviour by men.

1300 766 491
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Nurse-on-Call

Health advice from a registered nurse.

1300 60 60 24
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Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne

Emergency dental care.

1800 833 039 (8.30am – 6pm 7 days)
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Foodbank

Provides food parcels and cooked meals for individuals and families in financial distress.

See the Foodbank website for your nearest outlet.

Statewide After Hours Service

Crisis and emergency accommodation.

1800 825 955 (after hours and weekends)
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Services Australia

Assistance with Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support.

See their website for contact numbers