Emergency

Emergency Relief

YFCC delivers this program for the North West and West coast region to help people in financial crisis by assisting with the cost of food, transport, clothing, utilities, education and health.

Click & collect

To help meet the needs of those most vulnerable in our community, during the coronavirus pandemic, Mersey Community Care is offering a free click & collect service for grocery, pharmaceutical and all other essential items.

Emergency Relief

**COVID-19 Update - We are providing food assistance is available to anyone who is in need**

Emergency Food Relief

Our relief hub operates out of The Farm at Burnie High School.

Teen Alive Suicide Risk Training

Teen Alive is a purpose built information and training session to assist young people age 15-19 to identify friends that may be at risk of suicide. Teen Alive is provided by Choose Life Services (CLS).

Youthcare

Youthcare has crisis accommodation for young men aged 13 to 20 in southern Tasmania.

Vinnie’s Van – (Food Van)

**COVID-19 Update - Vinnie's van is currently not operating.**

We offer Community Meals in Launceston.

Tasmanian Project for Positive Living (TasPPL)

Client support for people living with a Blood Borne Virus (HIV, Hepatitis B and C).
** COVID-19 Update - We are in a position to offer some emergency relief primarily to people living with HIV and hepatitis. We have transitioned to work from home for most activities though have staff onsite at some times throughout the week. **

AK Young Women’s Emergency Accommodation Service

** COVID-19 UPDATE - Contact us any time of the day to arrange a time to access the service **
AK Young Women's Emergency Accommodation Service operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Providing safe, secure, supported accommodation to young women aged between 13 and 20 years who may be experiencing family violence, homelessness, or are at risk of becoming homeless.

The Caring Network

The Caring Network aids the Tamar Valley community in a positive and helpful way.

Emergency Support

**COVID-19 Update - we are operating a phone service, clients phone in or knock on door (if they have no credit) and assistance is given as usual**
Budgeting help, help with accounts, food and housing assistance.

Preparing for Emergencies

Red Cross has a wide range of resources to help older people, people with disabilities, people who have just moved, psychological first aid and lots more.