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Find a listing of relevant services, hotlines and websites below.
IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS OR IMMEDIATE DANGER ALWAYS CALL 000
Trans women, Intersex & Non-binary people are welcomed in our Centre. If you would like to speak to someone before accessing our service please don't hesitate to get in touch so we can answer any questions or concerns you may have.
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Kids Helpline -
Anytime, Any Reason
About the service:
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Qualified counsellors at Kids Helpline are available via WebChat, phone or email anytime and for any reason.
Get in touch:
Kids aged 5 to 12
1800 55 1800
counsellor@kidshelpline.com.au
https://kidshelpline.com.au/kids
Teens aged 13 to 17
1800 55 1800
counsellor@kidshelpline.com.au
https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens
Young Adults aged 18 to 25
1800 55 1800
counsellor@kidshelpline.com.au
https://kidshelpline.com.au/young-adults
Headspace -
National Youth Mental Health Foundation
About the service:
Headspace supports 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.
You can access Headspace services either online, via phone or in person.
Get in touch:
For people aged 12 to 25
1800 650 890
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Headspace Centre in the Blue Mountains:
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Want to learn more about EViE?
EViE is the acronym for 'Ending Violence, improving Equality' and operates as a Primary Prevention of Domestic Violence Project facilitated & led by The Blue Mountains Women's Health and Resource Centre.
Local youth services we love:
MYST -
Mountains Youth Services Team
About the service:
Myst is a youth service based in Katoomba, their staff offer a range of support programs & activities for local young people. Myst has Youth Centres in both Katoomba & Springwood, Individual & Family work, Counselling, Outdoor Explore- Bush Adventure Therapy & a variety of group programs.
Learn more & get in touch:
Website: https://myst.com.au/
Contact Number: 1300 00 MYST (6978)
Email: info@myst.com.au
Katoomba Office: 31 Waratah St, Katoomba NSW 2780
Springwood Office: 59 Springwood Ave, Springwood NSW 2777
Platform Youth Services
About the service:
Platform Youth Services provides support, shelter, safety, warmth, food and understanding to young people aged 12-25. It doesn't matter why you need support. We have young people with us who need a safe place to stay because they can no longer remain at home. We help young people living on their own who are stressed out about how to pay their bills and keep their accommodation. We can also help if you are still living at home but you're not getting the type of support you need or want. Whatever your struggle is, you don't have to go it alone. All that matters is that you get assistance.
Learn more & get in touch:
Website: https://www.platformys.org.au/
Contact Number: 0247 600 800
Platform's main office is located at:
Shop 2, 570 High St, Penrith NSW
(Walk in between 1-4:30pm)
Platform's Satellite office is located at:
10 Farnells Rd, Katoomba NSW
(appointment only)
Headspace Katoomba
About the service:
Headspace Katoomba offers young people aged 12-25 a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support as well as support with work and study and alcohol and/or other drug support. Young people aged 12 - 25 do not require a formal referral. Simply phone, email or walk in to arrange an appointment with one of our staff during business hours
Learn more & get in touch:
Website: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/katoomba/
Contact Number: 1800 478 626
Email: headspacekatoomba@uniting.org
Headspace Katoomba is located at:
37 Waratah St, Katoomba, New South Wales 2780