Regional Support Services

Listed are a number of community service agencies who may be able to offer assistance across a number of support areas. Your local Community Health Centre and other counselling and support services can be found in the Yellow Pages.

Community Connections

1300 361 680
www.comconnect.com.au
Community Connections is a non-profit community services organisation that operates across the Barwon South West region of Victoria. With the help of our working partners, funders and volunteers, we provide independent, child-safe and non-judgemental services for thousands of individuals, families and children each year.

Brophy Family & Youth Services

(03) 5561 8888
www.brophyweb.org.au
Brophy Family & Youth Services is the primary provider for youth services in South West Victoria. Brophy originated in 1974 with its beginnings in hostel accommodation for homeless youth. Over the years it has developed a comprehensive range of services for the homeless, young people and families.

The Western Region Alcohol & Drug Centre

1300 009 723
www.wrad.org.au
The WRAD Centre seeks to provide comprehensive, holistic support and treatment to individuals and others affected by addictive behaviours and associated issues.

Lifeline

13 11 14 (24 hour line)
www.lifeline.org.au
24 hour telephone counselling, personal support and referral services following an incident. Face to face counselling also available.

Road Trauma Support Services Victoria

1300 367 797 (9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Individual and family counselling, support groups and referral services for people impacted by road trauma.

Victims of Crimes Helpline

1800 819 817 (8am – 11pm Monday to Friday)
www.justice.vic.gov.au
The Victims of Crime Helpline offer advice and referral to local and relevant support services, in order to assist victims to manage the effects of a crime.

Beyond Blue

1300 224 636 (24 hour line)
www.beyondblue.org.au
24 hour information and referral line providing information on depression, anxiety and related disorders, available treatments and referrals to relevant services.

Australian Red Cross

1800 232 969 - all areas.
(03) 5561 5991 (Warrnambool)
www.redcross.org.au

The Salvation Army

13 SALVOS (13 72 58)
(03) 5561 6792 (Warrnambool)
www.salvationarmy.org.au

St Vincent De Paul

(03) 5562 5274 (Warrnambool)
www.vinnies.org.au

Department of Human Services

(03) 5561 9444 (Warrnambool)
www.dhs.vic.gov.au