Drug and Alcohol Support
Drug and alcohol support services
NUAA
Contact: (02) 9171 6650 1800 644 413 (free call), or https://www.nuaa.org.au/
About: A peer-based drug user organisation, and head of DanceWize NSW. This organisation provides peer-based harm reduction, information, referrals and support.Your Room
Contact: https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/home.aspx
About: A NSW Health website with drug and alcol resources, games and tools, and links to support services.Alcohol Drug Information Service (ADIS)
Contact: Sydney (9361 8000), Rural (1800 422 599)
About: 24/7 support, information, counselling and referral to drug and alcohol services in NSW. Trained CounsellorsStimulant Treatment Line
Contact: Sydney (9361 8088), Rural (1800 10 11 88)
About: 24/7 support for people who are concerned about their stimulant useErowid
Contact: https://www.erowid.org/
About: Largest database of personal experience reportsTripSit
Contact: https://tripsit.me/
About: Harm Reduction through education. Website with info about drugs and harm reduction. Excellent drug combination reference chart. Includes a live chat for anyone seeking support on a difficult drug experience, or wanting to chat about doses, or other drug related topicsBluelight
Contact: http://www.bluelight.org/
About: Harm reduction based forum that is generally well moderated.Psychonaut Wiki
Contact: https://psychonautwiki.org/wiki/Main_Page
About: The open wiki on psychonautics.Ver Binding
Contact: http://verbinding.110110.nl/
About: Pictures and videos of 9 reagent tests on 180 substances.The Drug Classroom
Contact: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDrugClassroom/
About: Well referenced short videos on a range of substances.Family Drug Support
Contact: 1300 368 186 or https://www.fds.org.au/
About: 24/7 information and referral for families and friends concerned about someone they loves drug use
Mental Health Support
Mental health support services
Lifeline
Contact: 131 114 or https://www.lifeline.org.au/
About: 24/7 free telephone and online counselling service for crisis support and suicide preventionKids Helpline
Contact: 1800 551 800 or https://kidshelpline.com.au/
About: 24/7 free telephone and online counselling service for kids and young people (age 5-25)Suicide Call Back Service
Contact: 1300 659 467 or https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
About: 24/7 free telephone and online counselling for people affected by sucicdeMensline Australia
Contact: 1300 789 978 or https://mensline.org.au/
About: 24/7 free telephone and online counselling and resources for men in crisisBlueknot
Contact: 1300 657 380 (9am-5PM everyday) or https://www.blueknot.org.au/
About: Trauma counselling and support. Helpful for those who’ve witness traumaFamily Relationship Advice Line
Contact: 1800 050 321 (8am-8pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4pm Sat)
About: Free telephone service to support families affected by relationship or seperation issues,On The Line
Contact: 1800 695 463 or https://ontheline.org.au/
About: Free 24/7 telephone counselling for young peopleCounselling Online
Contact: 9361 800 (metro) 1800 422 599 (regional), or CounsellingOnline.org.au
About: 24/7 online or text based service with professional counsellors for help or information about any issues including alcohol or drugsSANE Helpline
Contact: 1800 187 263 or https://www.sane.org/
About: Free 24/7 telephone support service, online forums, information and support for people with complex mental health issues
Sexual Health Support
Sexual health support services
NSW Rape Crisis
Contact: 1800 424 017 or https://www.rape-dvservices.org.au/
About: Free 24/7 telephone and online counselling, support and referral for people who have experienced rape or sexual assault
1800 RESPECT
Contact: 1800 737 732 or https://www.1800respect.org.au/
About: Free 24/7 telephone and online national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling serviceChild Abuse Prevention Line
Contact: 1800 688 009 or https://www.childhelp.org/childhelp-hotline/
About: Free 24/7 telephone, text or online counselling for family support, abuse prevention and community education servicesNSW Sexual Health Infolink
Contact: 1800 451 624 or https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/sexualhealth/Pages/sexual-health-clinics.aspx
About: Free sexual health information and advice, and support to find closest appropriate sexual health service.SWOP
Contact: 1800 622 902 (Mon, Tues, Thurs 10am-6pm, Wed 2pm-6pm)
About: Provides information, advice, support and referrals to sex workers.
Legal Support
Legal support services
Legal Aid
Contact: 9219 5000 or https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/
About: Free legal advice & representation for disadvantaged personsLaw Access NSW
Contact: 1400 888 529 or https://www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au/
About: Free legal information referrals, support and adviceCommunity Referral Service
Contact: 9926 0333 or https://www.lawsociety.com.au/
About: Register of lawyers willing to conduct pro bono legal services for people who cannot afford normal legal costs and do not qualify for legal aidHomeless Persons Legal Service
Contact: 8898 6545 or https://piac.asn.au/projects/homelessness/
About: Legal advice and representation for people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or live in public housingRedfern legal Centre
Contact: 9698 7277 or https://rlc.org.au/
About: Free legal advice, casework, community education and law reform. Free legal information, advice and advocacy in matters’ involving complaints from NSW police ForceJustice Connect
Contact: 8599 or justiceconnect.org.au
About: Free legal information, advice and referralInner City Legal Centre
Contact: 1800 244 481 or iclc.org.au
About: Free legal adviceLaw Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC)
Contact: 1800 657 079 or lecc.nsw.gov.au/
About: Independent investigation commission for the public to make complaints about misconduct or maladministration involving NSW Police Force.