​In case of an emergency, please call 000. 

Alternatively, you may find the following resources helpful:

• CrimeStoppers collect information which may help police stop, solve or prevent a crime. 
• Lifeline offers 24/7 support for people experiencing a crisis.
• Counselling Online supports people affected by alcohol and other drugs.
• Beyond Blue supports people living with mental health conditions.

Resources for Veterans

• Open Arms offers counselling to veterans and their families.

Resources for Domestic Violence

• Carrie's Place supports the provision of services and supports to women and children experiencing family a domestic violence, and/or homelessness across the Lower and Upper Hunter regions.
• Hunter Women's Centre promotes the health and well-being of women in the Hunter.
• Our Town, One Voice is a Facebook page run by the Newcastle Domestic Violence Committee as a community education project linking services, organisations and programs available in the Newcastle and Hunter area. 

Resources to assist with drought, floods and other natural disasters

• The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) offers help in floods, storms and tsunamis. 
• The NSW Government offers a range of disaster relief assistance and support services.
• Service NSW provides disaster recovery information for individuals, businesses and communities.
• Local Land Services provides vital support during natural disasters and biosecurity events.
• NSW Reconstruction Authority