Resources for older people

Emergency - Call 000

Mental Health Line - 1800 011 511 
The Mental Health Line is a 24 hour mental health telephone access service. 
Anyone with a mental health concern can call the Mental Health Line to speak with a mental health clinician and be directed to the right care for them. 

Older Persons' Mental Health Service (Prince of Wales Hospital) - 02 9382 3759

Mental Health Services funded by Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN)  Commissioned services currently funded by CESPHN including those accessible through health professional referrals and self-referrals are free of charge to access.

Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636

Black Dog Institute - 02 9382 4530

Head to Health - Digital mental health resources 

Life Line - 13 11 14

MensLine - 1300 78 99 78

SANE -  1800 187 263

Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 78 99 78

Transcultural Mental Health Centre  - 02 9921 3851 

NSW Domestic Violence Helpline - 1800 65 64 63

Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline - 1800 628 221 

Compass - Guiding Action for Elder Abuse - 1800 ELDERHelp  (1800 353 374)

 

Carer Gateway - 1800 422 737

Carer NSW - 1800 242 636

Mental Health Carers NSW  

NSW Guardian Division NCAT - 1800 006 228 and press 2 for Guardianship matters

NSW Trustee & Guardian - 1300 364 103

Public Guardian NSW - 02 8688 2650

Seniors Rights Services - 1800 424 079

Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) - 1800 700 600

Bayside Council: Services for Seniors - 1300 581 299

Randwick Council: Senior programs & projects - 02 9093 6000

Waverley Council: Over 55s - 02 9083 8999

Woollahra Council: Seniors - 02 9391 7166