If you need help urgently, call 000.
Click here for Emergency Helplines
Click here to see Emergency Relief Providers (food vouchers, help with bills etc) – South, North, North West, East Coast, West Coast
Below you will also find crisis accommodation (shelters), family violence and child safety support and other emergency and crisis support services.
Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service that provides 24/7 telephone, video and online professional counselling to people who are affected by suicide.
Did you know that if you text 0477 13 11 14 when you are feeling really depressed, suicidal or in need of support, a Lifeline crisis supporter will text with you?
Loui’s Van is an after-hours mobile service providing food, information and support to those in need.
Gran’s Van operates a mobile food van 6 nights a week in Devonport and surrounding areas. We provide a hot meal (winter months) or salad/cold meat (summer months) and hot drink or bottle of water.
We strive to provide a happy, enjoyable environment where absolutely everyone is able to come and enjoy themselves. We provide a range of support services to help individuals and families get back on their feet.
Important information to help us help you in an emergency.
If you are living on the East Coast and experiencing an immediate crisis, the East Coast Emergency Relief program can help.
We provide food parcels from Loaves & Fishes.
The Kings Diner offers a free community meal.
Yemaya is a confidential and free counselling and support service. We provide medium to long term support to women who are experiencing or have experienced abuse by an intimate partner.
A community food van that provides food packs, frozen meals and facilities to heat them up, plus supportive chats and referrals to other helpful services
We provide a safe and friendly environment for the whole community to meet, share information and resources and build community.