Reach Out!
A web-based service that helps young people get through tough times. Reach Out! is an anonymous and easy way for young people to access help and support. Information on a wide range of issues including making life choices after finishing school. Also features a national database of services that can offer further assistance as well as stories and profiles about how others get through tough times.
www.reachout.com.au
Kids help line
Help and advice for kids and young people
1800 551 800 (free call 24 hours)
www.kidshelp.com.au
Emergency Youth Accommodation
Youth Emergency Accommodation Line (YEAL) displays the current crisis vacancies across NSW, updated daily Monday to Friday. To hear of vacancies or talk to vacancy line staff, please call (02) 9318 1531 ext 2 or 1800 424 830 if you are calling from outside the Sydney Metropolitan area. Copies of the Direct 04/05 are available from the YAA office. Please call the Vacancy Line to enquire. www.yaa.com.au
Find a youth worker
See YAPA's guide to finding a youth worker who can help you.
Alcohol and Drugs Information Service
1800 422 599 or 02 9361 8000
Youthline Parramatta
02 9633 3666 (24 hours)
Youthline Sydney and Macarthur
13 11 14 (4pm to Midnight)
NSW Rape Crisis Centre
If you have been sexually assaulted.
02 9819 6565
Translating and Interpreting Service
13 12 50 (free call 24 hours)
www.immi.gov.au/tis
