Emergency

Health Direct

If you don’t have a regular GP or they’re not available, you can still get medical advice by calling the free national medical helpline.

Youthcare

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

Emergency Relief

** COVID-19 update - Now more than ever we will be serving our community in the North and North-West of Tasmania, providing them with food and essentials. We need your help to continue that support**

We provide emergency support such as food, household goods, financial assistance, advocacy, advice, information and referrals.

Sexual Assault Support

Laurel House provides therapeutic services and support for women, men and children who have been affected by sexual abuse or assault.

Weather Warnings

Keep up to date with the latest weather warnings

Lifeline Tasmania, StandBy – Support After Suicide

**COVID-19 Update - we are here contactable via phone 24 hours/7 days**

Lifeline Tasmania's StandBy – Support After Suicide is a community-based suicide postvention program, providing a coordinated response of support and assistance for people who have been exposed to, or bereaved through suicide. You can phone StandBy 24/7 on 0400 183 490.

Morton’s Place

**COVID-19 update - Morton’s Place kitchen is open and continues to operate, now offering takeaway food options to the entire community at a very low cost. **

We offer both free and low cost meals (lunch) as well as support via the organisations chaplains and the centre supervisor. The centre also organises and runs other activities including life skill group programs .

Emergency Relief

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

The Caring Network

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

Emergency Food Assistance

** COVID-19 Update - Due to the current conditions our reception area is closed but the office phone number for any enquiries is still the same. 6344 8450. For all enquiries regarding food assistance call 6344 8846 **

We run an emergency food assistance program at Door of Hope.

Outreach Program

** COVID-19 Update - this program has been suspended. Follow our Facebook page to receive updates about the impact of the Corona Virus on our services. Currently suspended until further notice **

Mobile in nature and operating within many of the most disadvantaged areas in and around Launceston and the North West of Tasmania the trailer provides no cost food, beverages and recreational activities to the community.

Emergency Relief for Temporary Visa Holders

These are emergency relief payments, not income support. We can only provide one-off, limited amounts to help people with essential needs like food and medicine.