In a crisis who am I best to contact?
Our 13 11 14 crisis support line operates 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
We also have
Crisis Text 0477 13 11 14 (6pm – midnight AEDT, 7 nights)
and Crisis Chat online (7pm – midnight AEDT, 7 nights) lifeline.org.au/crisischat
Do you offer counselling?
Lifeline Hunter doesn't offer specialised financial counselling or counselling services. Our crisis support service is available 24/7 and you can speak with a trained crisis supporter, but is not a counselling service.
You can try using Lifeline's service finder to find other local support services in your area https://www.lifeline.org.au/ge...
Do you offer assistance with food vouchers and bills?
No. Lifeline don’t offer food or financial assistance. Visit https://hunterhomelessconnect.org.au/ to locate the Community Services Directory where you will find a list of service providers.
I would like to make a furniture donation. Can I organise for lifeline to pick up our furniture?
Yes. Lifeline offers a furniture pick up service from the Hamilton shop. Please contact the shop on (02) 4072 1607 to organise a pickup day and time.
Do you offer counselling for children or adolescence?
Lifeline does not offer counselling but people 16 or older can use our crisis support service.
Our 13 11 14 crisis support line operates 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
We also have
Crisis Text 0477 13 11 14
and Crisis Chat online - lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat