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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Helpful Links for Young People

Need some help?

There are people whose job it is to help you. Link-U has put together this list of contacts. You can call LINK-U on 1800 254 658 for help with getting help!

REFERRAL SERVICES
Looking for support? Not sure where to start? Try these numbers:

Integrated Youth Support System (IYSS): 9450 2000
Banyule Support and Information Centre: 9459 5959
Community Information Diamond Valley: 9435 8282
Link-U: 1800 254 658

FEELING DESPERATE & NEED ADVICE QUICK? TRY THESE:
Kids Help Line (for under 16 years) 1800 551 800
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Care Ring: 136 169
Suicide Helpline: 1300 651 251

DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES
Youth Substance Abuse Service: 1800 014 446 or 9415 8881
NEODAS: 9245 2000
Directline: 1800 888 236

EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION & TRAINING
Jobs for Youth: 9450 5700
JPET: 9038 2404
Banyule Nillumbik LLEN: 9439 6524
Centrelink Youth & Student: 13 24 90

GENERAL HEALTH
Banyule Community Health Centre -West Heidelberg: 9450 2000
Greensborough: 9433 5111

HOUSING
Crisis accommodation information line:1800 627 727
(Free call) 10 am - 12 midnight 7 days
Melbourne Youth Support Service (MYSS): 9614 3688or 1800 800 531(Free from Landline)
Nillumbik CHS: Information and referral service: 9431 1333
North East Housing Service -Heidelberg: 9479 0700
Greensbrough: 9470 4800

MENTAL HEALTH
CAMHS: 9496 5000
NEAMI: 9459 5455

SAME SEX ATTRACTED
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard: 9827 8544
EGG: 9430 9153

SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT
Northern Centre Against Sexual Assault-(CASA): 9496 2240

SEXUAL HEALTH
Action Centre: 1800 013 952
Family Planning: 1800 815 794

TRANSPORT
Metlink:13 16 38
Northern Taxis 13 11 19

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