Emergency

Crisis Accommodation Support

We provide emergency crisis accommodation to young people aged 13-20 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

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.

Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Counselling, information and support to women, men and children who have been raped or sexually assaulted. 24 hour crisis line.

Emergency Food Relief

**COVID-19 Update - we have emergency food relief available, Non-perishable foods available for people in times of need.

Food Relief

We receive food from Coles and Loaves & Fishes which we organise and put out for the community to get what they need. No requirements need to be met to collect from this service, it is for anyone who needs it.

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.

Isolation Packs and Hampers

**COVID-19 Update- Isolation Packs and Hampers are available
All packs will be delivered to your home.

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.

Early Access to Defibrillation Program

You cannot do any harm to a person by applying an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). You just have to turn it on and the machine will talk you through everything you need to do in simple steps – so have a go, you may just save a life.

Emergency Assistance

** COVID-19 Update - Phone appointments only. Food or voucher drop off to door.**

We offer emergency assistance through food parcels, heating, clothing, furniture, hydro and phone assistance. We can assist with utilities bills and provide rent assistance support as required.

Crisis Accommodation

Jireh House is a 24 hour crisis accommodation and support service for women and children who have become homeless due to domestic violence and other life crises.

East coast counselling and family support service

**Updated** - Support, counselling, information and advocacy for people in crisis.