Central West Mums has provided a quick reference guide to support services if you or someone you know is going through a crisis. No one should face this alone—help is here when you need it.
The Orchard, Orange – phone 1800 674 474 – A crisis accommodation service providing safe housing and support for women and children escaping domestic and family violence.
Mission Australia – phone 1800 932 118 – A national charity offering housing, homelessness support, mental health services, and programs to help people regain independence.
Western NSW Community Legal Centre – phone 1800 874 998 – Provides free legal advice and advocacy for people experiencing family violence, housing insecurity, and other legal challenges.
Orana Support Service – phone 1800 353 199 – Offers crisis accommodation, homelessness support, and domestic violence services in the Orana region.
Connecting Community Services – phone 1800 319 551 – A community-focused organisation delivering support in areas such as aged care, disability services, family support, and crisis assistance.
Orange Local and Aboriginal Land Council – phone (02) 6361 4742 – Supports the Aboriginal community with housing, employment, and cultural programs.
Housing Plus – phone 1300 384 357 (Central West) or phone 1800 940 406 (Western) – Provides housing solutions, domestic violence support, and community services to help individuals and families in need.
Department of Housing (Start Safely Program) – phone 1800 633 063 – Offers up to $3,000 in rental assistance for people escaping domestic violence.
1800 Respect – phone 1800 737 732 or text 0458 737 732 – 24/7 confidential counselling and support for domestic, family, and sexual violence.
Full Stop Australia – phone 1800 385 578 – Specialised trauma counselling for survivors of sexual, domestic, and family violence.
Survivor Hub – A peer-led support service for survivors of sexual violence. Email info@thesurvivorhub.org.au.
DV Connect Women’s Line – phone 1800 811 811 – 24/7 crisis support for women experiencing domestic violence.
Rainbow Sexual, Domestic & Family Violence Helpline – phone 1800 497 212 – LGBTQIA+ specific support.
MensLine Australia – phone 1300 789 978 – 24/7 counselling for men facing relationship, family, or mental health challenges.
Men’s Referral Service – phone 1300 766 491 – Offers support for men who use violence and want to change.
Kids Helpline – phone 1800 55 1800 – Free, confidential support for children and young people (5-25 years).
Australian Childhood Foundation – Visit childhood.org.au – Provides counselling for children and families affected by abuse and trauma.
Headspace – phone 1800 650 890 – Mental health support for young people aged 12-25.
Lifeline – phone 13 11 14 – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
13Yarn – phone 13 92 76 – A crisis helpline for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
QLife – phone 1800 184 527 – LGBTQIA+ peer support and counselling. Call 1800 184 527 or chat online.
24-Hour Emergency Accommodation Helpline – phone 1800 800 588 – or find your closest housing office for urgent housing support here on NSW Communities and Justice.
SHE Free Support – phone (02) 6278 9090 – Free domestic violence support for women.
These services are here to help—please reach out if you need support.
