The outbreak of Covid -19 will impact children and families in varying ways. It is understandable that people in our school community may feel overwhelmed, anxious or fearful in the weeks ahead. The following services are available to offer support now or in the future.

Children
  • Kids Helpline – Call, email, web chat (for 5 – 25 year olds). Phone: 1800 55 1800 (free call 24/7)
  • Beyond Blue – (Depression and Anxiety) Call 1300 55 1800 (free call 24/7) or beyondblue.org.au (web chat 3pm – 12am, 7 days a week)
  • Headspace Wagga Wagga – Call  02 6923 3170 (provides counselling and support to young people from 12 -25 years)
 
Adults/Families
  • Beyond Blue – (Depression and Anxiety) Call 1300 55 1800 (free call 24/7) or beyondblue.org.au (web chat 3pm – 12am, 7 days a week)
  • Centacare Wagga Wagga – Call 1300 619 379 (individual and family counselling)
  • Mindspot Clinic – 1800 61 44 34 (An online and telephone clinic providing free assessment and treatment services for Australian adults with anxiety or depression.
  • Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 (free call 24/7) or text 0477 13 11 14 (6pm to midnight, 7 nights a week).
  • Wagga Women’s Health Centre – Call 02 6921 3333 (Counselling and Crisis support, also provides phone counselling and support on Thursday and Saturday evenings, 6pm – 9pm).
  • Mensline:   Call 1300 78 9978 (Free 24/7 help, support, referrals and counselling services for men via telephone, online and video). 
  • Access Line Riverina – Call 1800 800 944 (24hr telephone service offering advice and information on mental health).
  • Parent Line – Call 1300 1300 52 (Phone support for parents until 9pm, 7 days).
 
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