Well-connected and well-prepared communities are resilient communities.
Working together, we can recover better from natural disasters, and become more prepared for the future. In conjunction with the Community Disaster Resilience Expo Picabeen has prepared a Northwest Brisbane Disaster Support Directory made to make the Northwest Brisbane community more aware of local services, as well as relevant online and over-the-phone information services. To view or download a copy – click here
A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
We all have good days and bad days. Then there are those days when something isn’t quite right, you’ve got something on your mind, or things just seem too much. Whatever it may be, it can make a real difference having someone to talk to. To hear what you have to say. And to give you advice. So, no matter who you are, or how you’re feeling, reach out for support – Beyond Blue will point you in the right direction so you can get the help you need. Phone 1300 22 46 36 – 24hrs per day
Help, support, counselling, information and referral for those experience sexual or domestic violence and for those family and friends who are supporting them
Phone1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
Clarence Street is part of the Mater Young Adult Health Centre. Located in South Brisbane, it is a free, confidential service supporting young people to make positive changes to their alcohol and other drug use. Clarence Street aims to support young people to achieve some of their goals around their drug and alcohol use, such as having a break from using, cutting back on use, or quitting.
Phone 07 3168 8111
https://www.mater.org.au/health/services/mater-young-adult-health-centre/what-we-do/clarence-street
Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. They provide early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds. They support young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, as well as work and study support. With a focus on early intervention, they work with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives – to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future.
https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/
Call on: 1800 650 890
Homeless Hotline is a phone information and referral service for people who are experiencing homelessness.
Homeless Hotline can help:
Calls to the Homeless Hotline are free (calls from mobiles are charged at applicable rates).
· Freecall: 1800 474 753
· The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
https://www.qld.gov.au/housing/emergency-temporary-accommodation/homeless-persons-information-qld
Did you know that Kids Helpline helps out people until they turn 25? You can give them a call every day of the year, any time of the day. They can help you out with problems or link you to services in your local area.
Call on: 1800 551 800
Supporting young people on their journey from homelessness to independence. If you are in need of supported accommodation please see if you are eligible and learn more about if our program is suitable for you. If you have any questions please call (07) 3855 5233 and speak with one of our caseworkers.
Email: info@nwyas.org.au
13YARN [Thirteen YARN] is the first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. It offers a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 13YARN empowers our community with the opportunity to yarn without judgement and provide a culturally safe space to speak about their needs, worries or concerns.
If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
The Seniors Enquiry Line is a free, state-wide telephone helpline that provides information and referral support to Queensland seniors and their support networks. You can contact the Seniors Enquiry Line when you have a question or concern and don’t know what services are available to help or what support you are entitled to. We provide you with the information you need and link you in with the appropriate support. The Seniors Enquiry Line operates 9am-5pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Call on: 1300 135 500
https://seniorsenquiryline.com.au/
The Elder Abuse Prevention Unit provides a free, state-wide helpline for anyone experiencing, witnessing or suspecting the abuse of an older person. Whether you are in a metro area, the outback, far north Queensland or anywhere else, you can call the Elder Abuse Helpline to talk confidentially about a situation – you can remain anonymous if you like. Elder abuse can take many different forms and it can be difficult to know what to do or where to seek help. The Elder Abuse Helpline can help you talk things through, provide information about the rights of older people and refer you to services that are in your area and appropriate to the situation.
Anyone can call the Elder Abuse Helpline on 1300 651 192 or from interstate on (07) 3867 2525 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (except for public holidays).
Call on: 1300 651 192
22 Hoben Street
Mitchelton Qld 4053
Phone: 07 3354 2555
Email: info@picabeen.org.au
Youth Team: youthteam@picabeen.org.au – Phone: 0408 0018 82
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