Health services contacts

Reach out to a support service for help.

Immediate support for the emotional impacts of fire

Common reactions to bushfires may include feeling overwhelmed, tearfulness, sleep problems, and a lack of concentration or difficulty focusing. In most cases, these reactions will fade over time. If they persist or if you have other ongoing issues that affect your day-to-day activities and general wellbeing, reach out to a support service for help.

Mental Health Line, always available 7 days, 24 hours call 1800 011 511
LifeLine www.lifeline.org.au/ or call 13 11 14
Beyond Blue www.beyondblue.org.au or call 1300 224 635

Local Support Services

To find a local service for health and wellbeing support, view this comprehensive list provided by Coordinare

Rural Aid counselling services

Rural Aid provides support and counselling services for farmers and rural communities: https://www.ruralaid.org.au/counselling

Community Development support services

Mental Health

For young people – Headspace – 6494 8844
Sapphire Health and Wellbeing Services – 6494 8870
SNSWLHD Bega Valley Bushfire Recovery Clinicians (Monday to Friday) – 6491 9300
24-hour Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511
Rural Aid Bega Valley: Liz Bellette-Stubbs – 0476 761 784 or 1300 327 764
LifeLine – 13 11 14

Case Management

DPI Rural Recovery Support Service for primary producers and rural landholders – 0448 077 684
Disaster Response Legal Service NSW - 1800 801 52

Charities

Disaster Response Legal Service NSW – Help with insurance claims and disputes, financial hardship, Centrelink, tenancy and housing problems, your rights at work, replacing important documents, domestic violence and family law advice, disputes with neighbours, and other everyday legal problems
Bushfire Legal Aid Scheme – 1800 801 529
Australian Red Cross: 1800 33 276
Salvation Army Bega: 02 6492 3524
Anglicare: Cobargo – Van tcheson 0490 403 715
Sapphire Community Pantry 0490 843 518
Sapphire Life Opportunities 6495 1301
Vinnies – 6282 2722

Community Development

Fortem (support for first responder families): Jacqueline Smith – 0409 084 495

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