There are various community organisations providing a range of different services to people within the community who need assistance. We often deal with organisations such as these in the course of helping our clients.
Below is a list and brief description of some of these organisations which may be of some assistance to you:
Acute Crisis Intervention Service
Ph: 13 14 65
Emergency support for adults with mental health problems.
Adelaide Day Centre for Homeless Persons
Ph: 8232 0048
Support for unemployed males aged over 25 years, services include:
- Intensive rehabilitative activity programs
- Housing and welfare support and assistance
- Emergency assistance and soup kitchen
- Assistance in care and housing for the aged
Alcoholics Anonymous
Ph: 8346 4004 or 8346 3225 (after hours)
http://www.aa.org.au
Support for people seeking help with alcohol problems, through group sessions and shared experiences.
Anglicare
Ph: 8305 9200
http://www.anglicare-sa.org.au
Social Welfare charity providing emergency services to the homeless and needy families
Aboriginal Prisoners and Offenders Support Service
Ph: 8223 3177
Support for indigenous prisoners and offenders and their families, and for indigenous youth in the following areas:
- General information
- Prison visits
- Accommodation
- Counselling
- Peer support
- Crime prevention programs
- Recreation and cultural activities
Beyond Blue
Ph: 1300 22 4636
http://www.beyondblue.org.au
Support and information for people with depression or anxiety disorders.
Byron Place Community Centre
Ph: 8217 9600
Support and information for homeless or disadvantaged men and women over 21 years of age. Services include:
- Crisis intervention
- Emergency clothing
- Individual counselling and case plans
- Housing referral and ongoing support
- Financial counselling
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
Ph: 8161 7198
http://www.wch.sa.gov.au/camhs
Promoting mental health in children and adolescents with many locations throughout South Australia, including metropolitan and country areas.
Centacare
Ph: 8210 8200
http://www.centacare.org.au
Community-based outreach program, addressing social, emotional and health issues. Services include:
- Family outreach
- Relationship courses
- HIV services
- Domestic violence services
- Homelessness services
- Disability services
Crisis Care
Ph: 13 16 11 (4pm-9am weekdays, 24 hours at the weekends)
Urgent crisis assistance over the telephone, including:
- Child abuse or neglect
- Children needing foster care
- Domestic violence
- Homelessness
- Suicidal behaviour
- Personal trauma
Drug and Alcohol Service South Australia
Ph: 1300 13 1340
http://www.dassa.sa.gov.au
24 hour confidential counselling and information about drugs and alcohol and referrals to other services.
Families SA
Ph: 8226 7000
Governmental department for child welfare and protection. Offers assistance to parents and at risk children.
Housing SA
Ph: 131 299
Assistance in linking in with affordable housing options.
Hutt Street Centre
Ph: 8418 2500
http://www.huttstcentre.org
Offers assistance to homeless and vulnerable persons
Interwork
Ph: 1800 851 262
http://www.interwork.com.au/
Assists people with disabilities or disadvantages in accessing the open employment market
Karabran (near Monarto)
Ph: 08 8359 7060 (9am-3pm weekdays)
Assists people with drug dependency and rehabilitation
Kuitpo Rehabilitation Centre
Ph: (08) 8556 7320
Provides a live in program assisting with drug and alcohol rehabilitation
Kura Yerlo
Ph: (08) 8449 7367
http://kurayerloinc.org.au/
To provide services and facilities and be a gathering place for the Aboriginal Community.
Lifeline
Ph: 13 11 14
http://www.lifeline.org.au/
Provides a 24 hour phone counseling service dedicated to suicide prevention
Meals on Wheels
Ph: (08) 8271-8700
http://www.mealsonwheels.org.au/
Meals on Wheels provides balanced nutritious meals and personal friendly contact to the frail aged, disabled and housebound and carers, with the dedicated support of volunteers.
Migrant Solutions
Ph: (08) 8211 8597
http://www.migration-solutions.com.au/
Provides immigration advice and support to both businesses and individuals
Multicultural Youth of South Australia
Ph: (08) 8212 0085
http://www.mysa.com.au/
Multicultural Youth provides support, advice and information for young people with a multicultural background
Narcotics Anonymous
Ph: 1300 652 820
http://www.naoz.org.au/community/index.php
Provide meetings and support for people suffering from a drug addiction. The website features the time and location of meetings within your state
Nunkuwarrin Yunti
Ph: (08) 8223 5217
http://www.nunku.org.au/index.php
Provides support for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people and project improved heath, life expectancy and lifestyle projects
OARS
Ph: 08 8218 0700
http://www.oars.org.au/
Offenders Aid and Rehabilitation Services of South Australia is a crime prevention agency that offers assistance to offenders incuding:
- Rehabilitation and support
- Accommodation
- Gambling Support
- Support for parents and partners of offenders
- Financial counseling
- Drug intervention
Parks Community Centre
Ph: (08) 8243 5623.
http://www.portenf.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=155
A facility which provides a range of social, educational and recreational services for all ages
Port Youth Accommodation Program
(08) 8341 2099
A live in service that is staffed 24 hours a day by Youth Workers to assist in providing support and development of independent living skills.
SA Problem Gambling
Ph: 1800 060 757
http://www.problemgambling.sa.gov.au/aspx/home.aspx
Provides a 24 hour gambling helpline and support service
Salvation Army
Ph: (08) 8408 6900
http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/home
Provides assistance on a range of personal and practical issues.
Services include:
- Community and Family Support
- Counseling
- Court and Prison Services
- Domestic Violence
- Drug and Alcohol
- Employment assistance
- Homelessness assistance
- Problem Gambling
- Suicide Prevention
St Vincent de Paul
Ph: 1300 729 202 (9am to 1pm Mon – Fri) or (08) 8112 8700
http://www.vinnies.org.au/home-sa
Provides assistance in a range of forms including:
- Conference work – home, hospital and prison visitation
- Housing and Homeless Service
- Budget Counseling
- Youth Services
Service to Youth Council (SYC)
Ph: 08 8405 8540
http://new.syc.net.au/
Service to Youth Council provides support and assistance in helping young people achieve:
- Accommodation
- Education
- Positive engagement with their community
Uniting Care Wesley
Ph: 1800 247 365
http://www.ucwesleyadelaide.org.au/
Uniting Care Wesley aim to provide support and stability to all people via assisting with the following:
- Legal Services
- Drug services
- Finding greater financial security
- Homelessness
- Health
- Safety
- Youth services
Vietnamese Community Centre
http://sa.vnca.org.au
Assists in providing support for a variety of personal and practical issues including:
- Drug and Alcohol Addiction
- Aged Care Services
- Gambling Rehabilitation Services
- Youth Services
- Healthy Activities Programs
The Woolshed
Ph: 8536 6002 or 1300 13 1340
A residential therapeutic program aimed at addressing drug and alcohol problems.
Workskil
Ph: 1300 967 575
http://www.workskil.com.au/
Workskil provide assistance to people seeking employment.
Key areas include:
- Job services Australia
- Youth Connections
- Nexus Recruitment Training
Youth Healthline
Ph: 1300 13 17 19 or 8303 1691
http://www.cyh.com/SubContent.aspx?p=187
Provides support and information for youths aged 12-17 on a variety of health matters including:
- Physical health
- Mental health
- Sexual Health
- Alcohol and Drugs