Support Services
The City of Kingston’s Youth Services team works with young people aged 12-25years who have links to the City of Kingston. We can help with accessing information, support and referrals on a range of issues impacting young people.
If you are in any immediate danger or want to report an incident, please call the Police on 000
Support Services available in a crisis:
Kids Help Line
1800 551 800 (24 hours)
kidshelpline.com.au
Telephone, web and email support on any issue children wish to talk about.
Lifeline
13 11 14 (24 hours)
lifeline.org.au
Telephone support for anyone experiencing personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Did you know that if you text: 0477 13 11 14 between 6pm and midnight when you are feeling really depressed, suicidal or in need of support, a Lifeline crisis support worker will text you.
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Telephone support for anyone experiencing personal crisis with access to suicide prevention services.
Drug Aware
1800 198 024
Australia’s 24hr alcohol and drug support line.
safesteps: Family Violence Response Centre
1800 015 188 (24 hours)
safesteps.org.au
Crisis support and referral to safe accommodation for women and children.
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732 (24 hours)
1800respect.org.au
The national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service providing confidential information, counselling and support services. It doesn’t matter where you live, they will take your call and, if need be, refer you to a service closer to home.
No to Violence Men’s Referral Service
1300 766 491
ntv.org.au
Telephone counselling and information for men.
Ask Izzy is a mobile website that connects people who are in crisis with the services they need right now and nearby.
Click here