Help in a crisis

You can get help from non-government organisations if you urgently need food, clothing, shelter or furniture. Do not be afraid to ask for help.

You may have to be eligible or meet certain requirements to receive particular services.

For more information see:

Telephone crisis counselling

There are telephone counselling services that offer free crisis counselling 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Call them if you feel desperate, just need to talk to somebody or want to use their specialist counselling services. It is OK to ask for help.

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