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2 DIRECTORY OF SERVICES IN WAGGA WAGGA Contents Accommodation... 4 Verity House (Mission Australia) Youth Crisis Accommodation... 4 Edel Quinn Shelter... 4 Wagga Wagga Women s & Children s Refuge... 5 Department of Housing (Housing NSW)... 5 Southwest Community Housing... 5 Sisters Housing Enterprise... 6 Private Rental Brokerage Service (Housing NSW)... 6 Employment... 7 Job Placement, Employment & Training Program (JPET)... 7 GTES Employment... 7 Compact... 8 Job Centre Australia... 8 Job Network Providers... 9 Summit Personnel... 9 Sureway Employment... 9 High Schools Wagga Wagga The Riverina Institute of TAFE Wagga Campus of TAFE CGVE Riverina Community College Department of Education & Training Home School Liaison Program (Department of Education) Smith Family Youth Pathways Program Health Services Community Health Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation Wagga Wagga Women s Health Clinic Sexual Health Clinic Women s Health Centre Sexual Assault Service Legal, Court, Justice Services Department of Juvenile Justice Community Services Office DoCS Helpline Riverina Juvenile Justice Centre Police Youth Liaison Officer Legal Aid NSW Women s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Program Community Centres Ashmont Community Resource Centre Tolland Neighbourhood Centre Micah House Wagga Wagga Police & Community Youth Club (PCYC)

3 Counselling, Support & Families Relationships Australia Wagga Family Support Anglicare Youth & Family Services Centacare Department of Community Services Linden Place Adolescent & Family Counsellor (AFC) (Mission Australia) Brighter Futures Riverina Murray (Mission Australia) Wagga Wagga Family Relationship Centre (WWFRC) Defence Community Organisation Centrelink Youth Services Team Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga Disability Services Disability Advocacy Network Leisure Company DADHC (Department of Ageing Disabilities & Home Care) Drug & Alcohol Services Community Health Drug & Alcohol Services Peppers Illicit Drug Residential Treatment O Connor House Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS ) Central Mental Health Service, MLHD The Richmond Fellowship of NSW Schizophrenia Fellowship Sunflower Family Services Sunflower House Welfare Assistance St Vincent de Paul Salvation Army

4 Accommodation Accommodation Verity House (Mission Australia) Youth Crisis Accommodation Service Description: Provides crisis accommodation, case management & family mediation for young people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Age criteria for accommodation service years. Early intervention outreach service available for young people years. Phone: Thorne St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week. Edel Quinn Shelter Service Description: Provides accommodation & support services for homeless males over 18 years. Phone: Rear, 34 Kincaid St, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Hours: 7.30am 11.00pm, 7 days a week. 4

5 Wagga Wagga Women s & Children s Refuge Service Description: Short term crisis accommodation and support for women & their children who are escaping domestic violence/who are homeless/and/or at risk of homelessness. Residential support & assistance Outreach Program Women s support & Educational groups weekly during school terms (childcare lunch & transport provided) Age range: Women &Children all ages/older male children by assessment. Phone: PO Box 5577, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Hours: 8.00am 7.00pm weekdays with 24 hour on call service. Department of Housing (Housing NSW) Service Description: Provides safe, decent and affordable housing opportunities for those most in need so that they can live with dignity, find support if needed and achieve sustainable futures. Assistance with the provision of emergency accommodation. Phone: Level 1, 72 Morgan St WAGGA WAGGA NSW Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.00am 5.00pm Wednesday 1.00pm 5.00pm. Southwest Community Housing Service Description: Community based long term housing provider for people on low incomes who are registered with the Department of Housing. Phone: B Fitzmaurice St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Hours: Monday & Tuesday 9:30am 3.00pm Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9:30am 4.00pm. 5

6 Sisters Housing Enterprise Service Description: Medium term accommodation for women & children over 18 who are experiencing domestic violence. Other services provided include: - - Court assistance scheme - Client advocate Phone: Trail St WAGGA WAGGA, NSW 2650 Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm Monday to Friday Private Rental Brokerage Service (Housing NSW) Service Description: The Private Rental Brokerage Service helps people with complex needs, who have support arrangements in place, to find and sustain accommodation in the private rental market. People who have a physical or intellectual disability or other complex needs may be eligible for this service. Phone: Level 1, 72 Morgan St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am 4:30pm & Wednesday 8:30am 1.00pm. 6

7 Employment Employment Job Placement, Employment & Training Program (JPET) Service Description: Assist young people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, in ways which not only help them with their income and personal support needs, but which also ensures they secure career paths and sustainable futures. Age range: years Phone: Thompson St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm Monday to Friday GTES Employment Service Description: GTES provides employment services for employers and employees including apprentices. Phone: Hammond Avenue, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Hours: Monday Friday 9.00am 5.00pm. 7

8 Compact Service Description: Compact works with schools, parents, businesses and community organisations to help all young Australians aged years to gain the skills, experience and professional guidance they need to make a successful transition through school and on to further education, training and employment. Phone: Morgan St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Hours: Monday Friday 9.00am 5.00pm. Job Centre Australia Service Description: Employment agency for people with an Intellectual, physical or sensory disability up to 65 years of age.. Phone: Peter Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm 8

9 Job Network Providers Job Network Providers Summit Personnel Service Description: Summit has a range of services to assist with a journey to work and also assists to develop career pathways. Services includes access to our staff and facilities to help you with such things as job applications, training, accommodation or transport Phone: Thompson St, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Hours: Monday Friday 9.00am 5.00pm. Sureway Employment Service Description: Working with both job seekers and employers, Sureway provides the training and support to fill job vacancies. Phone: Thompson St, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Hours: Monday Friday 9.00am 5.00pm. 9

10 Education & Training Education & Training High Schools Wagga Wagga Mt Austin High School Leavenworth Drive, MOUNT AUSTIN NSW 2650 Ph: Kooringal High School Ziegler Ave, KOORINGAL 2650 Ph: Wagga Wagga High School Coleman St, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Ph: Mater Dei Catholic College Plunkett Drv, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Ph: Kildare Catholic College Coleman Street, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Ph: The Riverina Anglican College Farrer Rd BOOROOMA NSW 2650 Ph: Wagga Wagga Christian College 401 Kooringal Road, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Ph: (02) The Riverina Institute of TAFE Wagga Campus Crn Macleay & Coleman Streets, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Ph:

11 Tumut Campus Corner Capper & Howick St, TUMUT NSW 2720 Ph: Temora Campus Kitchener Road TEMORA NSW 2666 Ph: West Wyalong Campus 86 Wootten Street, WEST WYALONG NSW 2671 Ph: Cootamundra Campus Mackay Street, COOTAMUNDRA NSW 2590 Ph: Wagga Campus of TAFE CGVE Service Description: Provides education and support for Certificate of General & Vocational Education (CGVE). Offering alternatives for young people not in mainstream education with, small class sizes and counselors available to offer assistance. PO Box 2231 WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Ph: Riverina Community College Service Description: Case management, Personal Support Programs, Job Network assisting unemployed to find work, training options. Traineeships, Administration and assessing trainees on the job. Short courses to gain skills, accredited and nonaccredited training. Art study and programs for young people. 94 Murray St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone:

12 Department of Education & Training Service Description: Provides services for Government schools in Wagga & surrounding areas Level 2/76 Morgan St, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 8:30am 4:30pm Monday Friday Home School Liaison Program (Department of Education) Service Description: Monitors and Supports the attendance of students at school between the ages of 6 & 15 years as required by law. The home school liaison works in a supportive & non coercive manner with children, families and schools to achieve this outcome. The Student Welfare Consultant oversees that Home School Liaison Program and intervenes with the most serious cases of non-attendance. 72 Morgan St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 8:30am 4:30pm Monday to Friday. 12

13 Smith Family Service Description: Learning for Life. Learning for Life is a scholarship program for low income families with children at school from K to year 10. The scholarship helps with school needs such as uniform, books, excursions and school supplies. Scholarships continue to year 11/12 and University or TAFE but students must be enrolled before year 10. Scholarships can only be offered when there are available places. Families are referred by schools and other organisations. Financial Literacy. Financial literacy is a free course that gives participants an understanding of financial planning and managing money. Participants can obtain a certificate 1 in Financial Services. Unlimited Potential. Unlimited Potential is a free course that gives participants an understanding of fundamental computer skills such as using , the internet and preparing documents. Inquiries can be made through the Tolland Community Centre. Other programs on inquiry. Halloran Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday Youth Pathways Program Service Description: Youth Pathways aims to assist at-risk young people to make a successful transition through to completion of year 12 (or its equivalent) and ultimately, to further education, training or employment and active participation in the community. 9/57 Morgan St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm Monday Friday 13

14 Health Services Health Services Community Health Service Description: Confidential counseling and support for individuals and families. Health education and promotion. Docker St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am 5.00pm Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation Service Description: Provide a range of dental, medical, drug and alcohol and other primary health care services to improve the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people residing in Wagga Wagga and its surrounds to a level enjoyed by the general population. 14 Trail Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday 14

15 Wagga Wagga Women s Health Clinic Service Description: Helping women make informed decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Service is free, although there is a charge for contraceptives and some treatments sold at the clinic. Service is confidential, and information is not divulged to anyone. 69 Brookong Avenue WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: Clinic hours are 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday & Friday. Sexual Health Clinic Service Description: Helping women make informed decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Service is free, although there is a charge for contraceptives and some treatments sold at the clinic. Service is confidential, and information is not divulged to anyone. 69 Brookong Avenue WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: Clinic hours are 9:30am to 4:30pm Monday, Tuesday & Friday Doctor clinic on Mondays by appointment Women s Health Nurse clinics on Monday, Tuesday & Friday Women s Health Centre Service Description: Non-government organisation funded by the Health Department. Offers a range of services and counselling to women of all ages and backgrounds 8 Morrow Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30am to 4:30pm Closed Friday 15

16 Sexual Assault Service Service Description: Services for victims of sexual assault and rape Docker Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Phone after Hours: Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday 16

17 Legal, Court, Justice Services Legal, Court, Justice Services Department of Juvenile Justice Community Services Office Service Description: The NSW Department of Juvenile Justice supervises and cares for young offenders in the community and in detention facilities. It provides youth justice conferences for young offenders referred by police or the courts. The prime focus in the department s community-based interventions with juvenile offenders is to address their offending behaviour in ways that have been proven to be effective in reducing the risks associated with re-offending and to effectively supervise young offenders as they meet their legal obligations Johnston Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: Mon Friday 9am 5pm DoCS Helpline Service Description: Department of Community Services phone line for mandatory reporters to report risk of harm. A mandatory reporter is any person who delivers health care, welfare, education, children's services, residential services or law enforcement wholly or partly to children (aged under 16) as part of their paid work and includes any person who directly manages or supervises such work. If you are a mandatory reporter with current concerns that a child aged under 16 is at risk of harm, you are required to make a report to DoCS. Phone: (13DOCS) Hours: 24 hours per day, 7 days per week 17

18 Riverina Juvenile Justice Centre Service Description: The department s juvenile custodial services provide secure and safe care of young offenders who are sentenced to custody by the courts or who are remanded to custody in a juvenile justice centre pending the finalisation of their court matters. Cnr Fernleigh and Glenfield Road WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: Monday to Sunday 10.00am 4.30pm Police Youth Liaison Officer Service Description: Support with adolescents associated problems regarding crime, inappropriate behaviour and drugs. Level 3-76 Morgan Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Legal Aid NSW Service Description: Legal Aid NSW is an independent statutory body providing legal advice and other legal services to disadvantaged people Fitzmaurice Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: Monday Friday 9.00am 5.00pm 18

19 Women s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Program Service Description: provide support and information to assist women seeking Apprehended Violence Orders as well as referrals onto services that may assist them, such as housing, counseling and material aid services. Scheme staff also undertake community development and education activities to raise awareness of the issue of Domestic Violence in their local communities Baylis Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am 5.00pm 19

20 Community Centres Community Centres Ashmont Community Resource Centre Service Description: Coordination point for service providers to bring their services and programs to the community of Ashmont. Offers parenting programs, young mothers programs, Craft group and other community groups. Cnr Tobruk & Blakemore St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: Monday Friday 9.00am 5.00pm Tolland Neighbourhood Centre Service Description: Coordination point for service providers to bring their services and programs to the community of Tolland. Bruce St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: Monday Friday 9.00am 5.00pm Micah House Service Description: Provides meals for breakfast and lunch people who are homeless or disadvantaged. Showers and laundry facilities available. 53 Gurwood St WAGGA WAGGA 2650 Phone:

21 Wagga Wagga Police & Community Youth Club (PCYC) Service Description: PCYC is a not-for-profit organization that provides a wide variety of activities for young people and the wider community. CHILDCARE - KIDZCARE After School Care Primary School Students Vacation Care Primary School Students Teen Holiday Programs Year 6 + SPORTS: Gym, Boxing, Aikido, Karate, Ballroom Dancing, Oz Tag, Indoor Floor Hockey, Fit-2-5 (For 2-5 Yrs), School Sports, Ju-Jitsu POLICE PROGRAMS: PCYC Police Officers case manage young offenders and youth at risk referred to them by the Local Area Command. PCYC Police also run outreach programs in Hot Spot Areas. OTHER: Band Nights, Discos, Under-age Dance Parties, Venue/Function Hire 228 Gurwood Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: Monday Friday 10:00am 6:00pm Activities operate outside these hours by arrangement 21

22 Counselling, Support & Families Counselling, Support & Families Relationships Australia Service Description: Offers nonprofit family counselling and anger management program for men 129 Fitzmaurice Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 12:00 pm to 8:00pm Wednesday Wagga Family Support Service Description: Emotional support for families in Wagga 190 Tarcutta St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 8:30am 5.00pm Monday to Friday Anglicare Youth & Family Services Service Description: Short term and long term foster care. Post Release support program and Step up education program. 1 Church Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm Monday Friday 22

23 Centacare Service Description: Family & Relationship counselling, individual counselling, parenting programs, grief and loss programs, CASP Riverina (for families experiencing separation and divorce, natural family planning, school counseling for Catholic primary and secondary schools. 203 Tarcutta St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday Friday. Department of Community Services Service Description: Assess situations regarding children s welfare/care, supervision of young people and child under the care of the Director General, arrange substitute care/family care (foster care for children) Thompson St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9.00am 5.00pm, Thursday 12:30pm 5.00pm. Linden Place Service Description: Provides counseling to victims of sexual assault, counselling of non-offending parents and family members, support clients with medical appointments if needed, run group therapy and assist clients with court issues. No cost counselling provided. 195 Tarcutta St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday Friday 23

24 Adolescent & Family Counsellor (AFC) (Mission Australia) Service Description: The Adolescent and Family Counselling (AFC) program provides the following services to young people aged between and/or their families where there has been, or is a risk of family breakdown: Individual counselling with young people to help manage negative feelings and better manage their relationships; Providing programs for adolescents to boost their self-esteem, confidence and resilience; Family counselling to help family members understand conflict and learn new ways of relating to one another; Family mediation / restoration. 57 Morgan Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday Brighter Futures Riverina Murray (Mission Australia) Service Description: Brighter Futures aims to; Promote healthy development in children Promote strong, functional and well supported families Reduce and prevent child abuse and neglect in participating families Eligibility includes families with vulnerabilities such as; Domestic Violence Drug or Alcohol problems Mental Health issues Lack of family or social support Parental learning difficulties or intellectual disability Child behaviour management problems Lack of parenting skills and/or adequate supervision 57 Morgan St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm Monday to Friday 24

25 Wagga Wagga Family Relationship Centre (WWFRC) Service Description The Wagga Wagga Family Relationship Centre (WWFRC) provides information for people at all stages of family relationships - new relationships, overcoming relationship difficulties or dealing with separation. The Centre offers friendly professional support, intervention and advice to strengthen relationships and/or offer services for separating or separated parents. The Centre can also refer to other services best able to meet client needs. The Wagga Wagga Family Relationship Centre provides families with: - One on one assessment of need - Relationship building skills - Family relationship information - Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) - Counselling - Referrals suited to family needs Group programmes focusing on: - Children - Programmes for men and women - Enhancing couple relationships - Supporting parents - Post separation needs Regional outreach support from: - Griffith, Leeton - Tumut - Young (to be advised) 1/129 Fitzmaurice St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm Monday to Friday WWFRC is also supported by the Family Relationships Advice line ( ) between 8.00am to 8.00pm Monday to Friday & 10.00am to 4.00pm Saturday). 25

26 Defence Community Organisation Service Description: Provides support and information to defence personnel and their families. First Floor, Suite 104, 76 Morgan St, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Centrelink Youth Services Team Service Description: Income support and assistance for youth s in crisis. Social Workers are available to help with youth needs and issues. Thompson St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Youth & Student services Social Workers Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm Monday to Friday Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga Service Description: Provides a culturally appropriate advocacy and referral service. Also provides case management to those from a refugee background. 53 Trail Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm Monday to Friday 26

27 Disability Services Disability Services Disability Advocacy Network Service Description: Advocacy for individuals and groups, consumer training, community education, support, counseling and referral. The network assists people with a disability to develop and maintain the personal skills and confidence to enable them to represent their own interests, understand their responsibilities in and become part of the community. 22 Peter St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 9.00am 4.30pm Monday to Friday Leisure Company Service Description: Involving youth with disabilities in integrated recreation activities, i.e. sport, swimming, craft activities. High support program - one on one assistance, on a weekly basis, involving youth in recreational activities. Adult education. 73 Peter Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday 27

28 DADHC (Department of Ageing Disabilities & Home Care) Service Description: The Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care is one of the largest human services organisations in NSW. We provide support and services to more than 1 million older people, people with disabilities and their carers in NSW. In the Department had a total budget of $1.4 billion and employed more than 12,000 staff. Services provided: Information and referral Assessment Case Management Therapy Family Support Behaviour intervention Early intervention Assistance with seating and positioning Communication programs Living Skills instruction and support Assistance with eating and drinking problems Assistance with equipment, aids and modifications Respite and accommodation arrangements Morgan Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm Monday to Friday 28

29 Drug & Alcohol Services Drug & Alcohol Services Community Health Drug & Alcohol Services Service Description: Drug & alcohol related counseling, information and education, referrals to detoxification and rehabilitation centres and other relevant agencies. Methadone maintenance program. 2 O'Reilly St, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 8:30am 5.00pm Monday to Friday Peppers Illicit Drug Residential Treatment Service Description: This program is provided in a therapeutic community residential setting for those recovering from drug abuse 257 Lake Albert Rd WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: O Connor House Service Description: Short term residential rehabilitation and detoxification for individuals over 17 for alcohol and cannabis dependence. Hardy Ave WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone:

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31 Mental Health Services Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS ) Central Mental Health Service, MLHD Service Description: The CAMHS service of the Central Mental Health Service provides mental health responses to children and adolescents, and their families. These services include: Triage through the 24 hour Greater Southern Accessline Emergency mental health responses at the Emergency Departments of the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and Local Hospitals throughout the region Inpatient support at the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Psychiatric and Paediatric Wards Mental Health assessment and management by skilled CAMHS Clinicians located across the region Psychiatric assessment and management through visiting Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists and the Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Tele-medicine Outreach Service based at the Children s Hospital at Westmead Secondary consultation and liaison through CAMHS across the region, including support to Primary Schools and organisations involved in supporting children and adolescents with mental health concerns Promotion, prevention and early intervention strategies delivered through SchoolLink support to Secondary Schools and TAFE s across the region Support to Adult Mental Health Services in relation to the needs of children of parents with mental health problems O Reilly Place WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Accessline Phone: Hours: Accessline is a 24 hour service as are the Emergency Departments of the Hospitals across the region. Community based services are currently available 8:30am to 5.00pm on weekdays 31

32 Riverina Headspace Service Description: Headspace is a federally funded initiative to assist young people aged experiencing a mental health and/or a drug and alcohol issue. 180 Morgan St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm Monday to Friday The Richmond Fellowship of NSW Service Description: Provides support to people with a mental illness to help enable them make decisions about their lives and gain independence while living in their own homes. Unit 4A, 176 Baylis St WAGGA WAGGA NSW Phone: Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm Monday to Friday 32

33 Schizophrenia Fellowship Sunflower Family Services Service Description: Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc. is committed to improving the circumstances and welfare of people living with schizophrenia, their relatives and carers, and professionals working in the area. The Fellowship works to: Eliminate stigma and create a society that is understanding and accepting. Ensure that people with schizophrenia, and their carers and relatives, have access to information and appropriate services. Advocate on behalf of people with schizophrenia, their carers and relatives and mental health professionals, for better government policy in the areas of research, treatment, rehabilitation, housing and other relevant areas. Provide innovative programs and support Gurwood Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm Monday to Friday 33

34 Sunflower House Service Description: Sunflower House offers non-clinical, psych-social services to people with mental illness. Personal Helpers and Mentors Service (PHaMs) People aged 16 and over (living in 2650 or 2651 postcode areas) whose ability to manage daily activities and live independently is severely impacted as a result of severe mental illness are able to access this service. Five F/T staff members are employed, each with a case-load of 12 people. A PHaMs Worker provides direct and personalised assistance through outreach to help participants in their recovery journey, reconnecting with their community, family, and carers as appropriate. Day to Day Living (D2DL) This program also targets those with persistent and severe mental illness who have a functional disability and/ or social isolation. It consists of social, recreational and educational activities both at Sunflower House and in the wider community. Clients supported under D2DL may also be participants in PHaMs. A monthly program of activities available at Sunflower House Resource and Recovery programs offer seamless transition for clients of D2DL/PHaMs into engagement with wider community groups and organisations. A priority is the increased ability for those with mental illness to participate in employment, education and training as well as being able to access accommodation. Carer Assist provides information, education, advocacy and support for people who care for someone with a mental illness. Carer Assist also offers support for the children of parents with a mental illness. Please contact Jenny McCurdy or Leonie Cain at 34 Johnston St. Ph Fax Support groups are another important feature of our service. A Group for Consumers (known as Members of Sunflower House) meets at Sunflower House each Thursday at 11:30am for discussions, monthly BBQ, guest speakers and outings. Contact Michelle or Pedr Ph Carers Group for those who care for, or know someone with a mental illness. Meets first Thursday of each month in the Wollundry Room at the Senior Citizens Centre, Tarcutta street, Wagga 7:00 to 9:00pm. Contact Carmel Support After Suicide for those bereaved after suicide. Meetings are held in the day one month and the evening the next month. Both meetings are held at the RSL Club in Dobbs Street, Wagga. If coming for the first time or if support via phone is needed, please contact Nola (AH) Val , or Margaret the Esplanade WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm Monday to Friday 34

35 Welfare Assistance Welfare Assistance St Vincent de Paul Service Description: provide food, clothing, home visitations, crisis relief, furniture assistance to those in crisis. 13 Peter Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Emergency after hours contact Hours: 9:00am -- 5:00pm Monday to Friday Salvation Army Service Description: Assistance for those in crisis, with food and clothing. Respond to youth needs in crisis situations. Also provide welfare, counselling and fellowship to those in need. Samaritan House provides accommodation for relatives of people in hospital. 188 Edward Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Hours: 10:00am to 2:00pm Tuesday to Friday Youth group Friday - 5:00pm to 8:30pm 35