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Program Service Provider Program Description Location
Accommodation Alice's Cottages Inc Medium term accommodation for women with a history of psychological distress and their dependent children. Emphasis is placed on a stable environment, as well as the implementation of living skills programs for the women and children. Doonside
Carers Amenities Centre Macquarie Hospital Provides educational facilities and a rest and relaxation room where carers can share time with a patient or otherer carers. Macquarie Hospital
Crisis Service Central West Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre Emergency out of hours service where carer is suddenly unavailable, eg if hospitalised. Central West
Crisis Service Illawarra Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre Support to carers in times of crisis for the carer. Provide respite support to the person being cared for. After hours telephone 1800 059 059. Illawarra
Crisis Service New England Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre Tamworth
Crisis Service Riverina Murray Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre Wagga Wagga
Crisis Service South West Sydney Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre Liverpool
Emergency Respite Hunter Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre Wallsend
Face to Face Financial Counselling Lifeline Newcastle and Hunter Helps people facing financial difficulties. It is funded through State and Federal counselling programs allowing it to be a free service. Provide referrals if necessary to other community services or resources. Some evening appointments available. Tighes Hill
Financial Counselling Lifeline Central Coast (NSW) Free service for disadvantaged people on the Central Coast Wyoming
Mustard Seed Chapel Service Anglicare Chaplaincy Services Liverpool
Programs for Carers of People with a Mental Illness Mid North Coast Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre
Referral Service Family Drug Support Referral to drug, alcohol or other services in response to Helpline calls. available statewide
Resources for Sale Serenity NSW Inc Books, videos and CD's can be ordered by mail or telephone. Catalogue can be viewed on website.
Sane Bookshop SANE Australia Online service for purchasing publications and other products related to mental illness and healthy lifestyle. Materials include SANE guide books, videos, CD's and audio tapes and can be ordered by phone during office hours or online at any time.
SANE Stigmawatch SANE Australia An internet-based initiative of SANE Australia which investigates and addresses reports of stigma in the media. It encourages accurate, respectful depiction of mental illness. Phone during business hours or contact us online at any time at www.sane.org.
Sunday Outings and Sleepovers On Fire! Leisure opportunities for children whose parents or sibling have mental health issues. varying
Young Sibs Page Siblings Australia Inc Website page where young siblings of people with an illness or disability can read what other children in the same situation have to say; email their own story about being a sibling; and find out about books and internet links.