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Local services we recommend
Our curated list of Hunter and Newcastle region services.
These are services we trust. You can contact them directly.
Samaritans
What they help with: Counselling, accommodation, parenting support, drugs and alcohol, and relationship support for young people in Newcastle and surrounds.
Who they're for: Young people aged 12+ in the Hunter/Newcastle region needing support across a wide range of life challenges.
Allambi Care
What they help with: Care, housing and therapeutic support for those children and young people that are experiencing homelessness, family breakdown or complex needs in Lake Macquarie area.
Who they're for: Children and young people in need of specialised support and safety.