| Legal Aid Hotline for under 18s | 1800 101 810 | Open from 9.00am to midnight weekdays, 24 hours on weekends and public holidays |
| Legal Aid NSW (head office) |
(02) 9219 5000 | 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday |
| LawAccess (referral point for legal services in NSW) | 1300 888 529 | Free legal information and referrals |
| The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre |
(02) 9322 4808 |
9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday (follow the prompts to speak to a solicitor after hours). |
| Police Assistance Line | 131 444 | To report non-violent offences |
| Victims Access Line |
8688 5511 or 1800 633 063 |
Open 24 hours |
| Domestic Violence line | 1800 656 463 | Open 24 hours |
| Rape Crisis Centre/Sexual Assault Hotline |
1800 424 017 |
Open 24 hours |
| Child Protection helpline (Community Services) | 132 111 | Open 24 hours |
| Child protection Helpline for mandatory reporters | 133 627 | Open 24 hours |
| Youth Emergency Accommodation Line | (02) 9318 1531 or 1800 424 830 |
Recorded message with information about vacancies in youth refuges |
| Homeless Persons Information Centre | (02) 9265 9081 or 1800 234 566 |
Open 24 hours |
| Family Drug Support | 1300 368 186 | Open 24 hours |
| Alcohol and Drug Information Service |
(02) 9361 8000 or 1800 422 599 |
Open 24 hours |
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Mental Health Information Service
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1300 794 991
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9.00am-5.00pm Mon-Fri
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Area Health Services (24 hour contact lines): |
Open 24 hours | |
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Northern Sydney/Central Coast |
1800 011 511 |
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South Eastern Sydney |
1300 300 180 |
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| Illawarra |
1300 552 289 |
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| Sydney South West |
1800 636 825 |
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| Sydney West |
1800 650 749 |
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Greater Southern (western) |
1800 800 944 |
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Greater Southern (eastern) |
1800 677 114 |
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Greater Western |
1800 665 066 |
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Hunter |
1800 655 085 |
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New England |
1300 669 757 |
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North Coast |
1300 369 968 |
Counselling and support
| Kids Helpline | 1800 551 800 | Open 24 hours |
| Lifeline | 13 11 14 | Open 24 hours |
| Salvo Care Line | (02) 8736 3292 |
Open 24 hours |