Where To Get Help

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Emergency & Food Relief

Torquay Food Aid
Phone contact: 0409 614 630
Email: torquayfoodaid@gmail.com

Feed Me Surf Coast
Phone contact: 0422 798 791
Email: feedmesurfcoast@gmail.com

SalvoConnect Barwon South West
Phone contact: 5223 9200
Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm

Bethany Community Support
Phone contact: 5278 8122
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Foodlink Anglesea & Aireys Inlet

Need help with everyday tasks?
Surf Coast Angels
Phone contact: 0428 563 014
Email: surfcoastangels@gmail.com

Housing & Accommodation

SalvoConnect Barwon South West (Adult)
Phone contact: 5223 5461
Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm

Baron Child, Youth and Family (Youth)
Phone contact: 5226 8900
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Crisis Accommodation
Phone contact: 1800 825 955
24 hours, 7 days

Family Violence

The Orange Door
Phone contact: 1800 312 820
Email: barwon@orangedoor.vic.gov.au
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre
Phone contact: 5222 4318
Email: reception@safvcentre.org.au
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Safe Steps
Phone contact: 1800 015 188
Email: safesteps@safesteps.org.au
24-hour phone service

Elder Abuse Hotline
Phone contact: 1300 651 192

Mental Health

To access local mental health support, make an appointment with a GP or a doctor.

Headspace Geelong (Youth)
Phone contact: 5222 6690
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Beyond Blue
Phone contact: 1300 224 636
24-hour phone service

Lifeline Australia
Phone contact: 13 11 14
24-hour phone service

Partners in Wellbeing
Phone contact: 1300 375 330

Seniors Rights
Phone contact: 1300 368 821

Friendline
Phone contact: 1800 424 287
10am - 8pm, 7 days a week
A support line for anyone who is suffering from or affected by loneliness

Alcohol & Other Drug Support

Barwon Child, Youth & Family
Phone contact: 1300 022 293
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Direct Line
Phone contact: 1800 888 236
24-hour phone service