Who to contact for help

If you need advice or support from other services on accommodation or other issues, try these options:

Services for ex-prisoners
Phone help, counselling and referrals
Legal services
All other enquiries

Services for ex-prisoners

CRC (Community Restorative Centre)
Information, advice and support for prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families.
(02) 9288 8700
www.crcnsw.org.au

Prisoners’ Aid
Can help with advice, Finding property, financial assistance and to re-establish ID.
(02) 9281 7582

WISE Employment
Assistance in gaining and maintaining employment for ex-prisoners with a disability
1800 685 105

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Phone help and referrals

ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information Service)
Advice, information and referrals about alcohol and other drugs.
(02) 9361 8000 (metro)
1800 422 599 (rural)

Credit and Debt Hotline
Financial counselling and referral for debt issues.
1800 808 488

G-Line
Confidential help with problem gambling.
1800 633 635
TTY 1800 633 649

Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service
Counselling for gay, lesbian, transgender and intersex people.
(02) 8594 9596
1800 184 327

The Gender Centre
Counselling for people with gender issues.
(02) 9569 2366

Grief Support
24-hour grief counselling.
(02) 9489 6644

Lifeline
Free and confidential telephone counselling, 24 hours.
131 114

Mensline
Family counselling, information and referral for men.
1300 789 978

Mental Health Information and Referral Service
Advice, information and referrals about mental health issues.
1300 794 991

Rape Crisis Centre
Counselling and support for people affected by sexual assault.
(02) 9819 6565
1800 424 017

Salvo Care Line
Free 24-hour counselling and referral.
1300 36 36 22

Violence Against Women Helpline
Assistance and referral for people affected by domestic violence.
1800 200 526

Women’s Information and Referral Service
Counselling services for women.
1800 817 227

NSW Family Services
Provides referals to local organisations for assistance to families with children.
(02) 9692 9999

Relationships Australia
Provides relationship counselling to couples, individuals and families.
1300 364 277

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Legal services

Legal Aid (NSW LawAccess)
Free legal advice.
1300 888 529 (1300 888 LAW)

Community Legal Centres
Local legal support.
(02) 9212 7333

Aboriginal Legal Services
Local legal information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
(02) 8842 8000

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All other queries

Community Restorative Centre
(02) 9288 8700
www.crcnsw.org.au

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