Central CoastMental Health Hub

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Navigating a mental health crisis

Start with safety, then take one manageable step at a time. A practical guide to reaching out, finding support and moving towards recovery.

Read the nine-step guide

SUPPORT FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER · CENTRAL COAST NSW

Better days
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Find people, tools and care to support your next step.
At your pace. In your own way.

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A little support. A little more possibility.

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You are more than what you’re going through.

Recovery and a fulfilling life are possible when living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, dissociation and other mental health challenges. A plan that fits, the right resources and people in your corner can help you move forward.

Recovery looks different for everyone. You don’t have to do this alone. About recovery

Find your next step

Start wherever feels right. You can combine options and change your support—there’s no required sequence.

Wholistic interventionsBody, relationships & practical wellbeing

A guide to types of support, not an assessment of your needs. Free options appear first, followed by free options with eligibility, fees to confirm and private fees. Some services appear at more than one level. How this map is organised

A little help finding your starting point

Your GP or a Medicare Mental Health Centre can help you discuss your needs and explore the options.

YOU CAN REACH OUT NOW

Urgent help

Immediate danger or a medical emergency

Call Triple Zero or go to your nearest emergency department.

Call 000

Lifeline

A listening ear and crisis support, 24 hours a day.

13 11 14
Text 0477 13 11 14Online crisis chat ↗

NSW Mental Health Line

24/7 assessment, advice and access to NSW Health mental health services.

1800 011 511

Gosford Safe Haven

Walk-in peer support on Gosford Hospital grounds. Listed hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–4:30pm.

Navigating a mental health crisis — read the guide

Sources: CCLHD · Lifeline · NSW Health · Safe Haven hours

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