COVID-19 Community Resources
The Shire of Collie is endeavoring to provide up to date and accurate information during the COVID-19 crisis. On this page you will find resources and agencies that may be able to help in difficult times.
People are encouraged to call these services before attending in person.
This page will be updated regularly with relevant information and agency details.
For up to date information from government agencies across Australia visit the official Coronavirus Australia website
| Group/Business | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| My Aged Care | 1800 200422 | Australian Government aged care service information |
| Silver Chain Collie | 1300 650 803 | In home health and aged care |
| Collie Family Centre | manager@colliefamilycentre.org.au 9734 5343 | Community support agency |
| Collie River Valley Medical Centre | reception@crvmc.com.au 9734 4111 | Medical Centre |
| Collie Medical Group | colliemedicalgroup@gmail.com 9734 1233 | Medical Centre |
| Collie Hospital | 9735 1333 | Hospital |
| Terry White Chemist | collpharm@westnet.com.au 9734 3700 | Pharmacy -Delivery Available |
| Greg's Discount Chemist | gregs.collie@ppsportal.com.au 9734 4446 | Pharmacy |
| COVID19 Info Line | 1800 020 080 | COVID-19 specific information helpline |
| Public Health SW | 9781 2359 | Public Health South West directory |
| ORGANISATION: | PHONE: | AVAILABILITY: | WEBSITE AND OTHER SERVICES: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) | Metro: (08) 9442 5000 Country: 1800 198 024 | 24/7 support | Alcohol and Drug Information Service website Information, counselling, referral and advice to anyone concerned about their own or another’s alcohol or other drug use |
| BEYOND BLUE EMERGENCY RESPONSE LINE | 1300 555 788 | 24/7 crisis support | Chat online or visit the website |
| CRISIS CARE (family helpline) | 08 9223 1111 1800 199 008 (Country free call) | 24/7 crisis support | Crisis Care website Online chat available 4pm-9pm 7 days a week (line will open on crisis care website during chat hours) |
| GAMBLING HELP WA | 1800 858 858 | 24/7 support | Gambling Help Website Online forum available |
| GROW WA | Perth Office: 9228 1411 SW Fieldworker: 0401 318 682 (Mon-Thurs) | Weekly peer support groups (2 hours) for those with mental health/illness, OR for anyone struggling with any of life’s many challenges. | Grow website Details for online peer support groups, what Grow is all about etc, or where your closest Grow Group is located. |
| HEALTH DIRECT | 1800 022 222 | 24/7 general advice & support (any health-related issue) | Health Direct website |
| KIDS HELP LINE (5-25 years) | 1800 551 800 | 24/7 general advice & support (any health-related issue) | Kids Help Line website |
| LIFELINE | 13 11 14 | 24/7 crisis support-depression & suicide | Lifeline website Provide online crisis support 7pm-12am (AEST time) 7 days per week |
| MEN’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE | 1800 000 599 | 24/7 support | Men's Domestic Violence Helpline |
| MEN’S LINE | 1300 789978 | 24/7 support | Men's Line website online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. online chat and video chat (skype) available |
| MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE LINE | 1300 555 788 | 24/7 crisis support | Mental Health Emergency Response Line website |
| QLIFE | 1800 184 527 | 3pm-midnight every day of the year | QLife website Webchat available |
| RURAL LINK | 1800 552 002 | 4.30pm – 8:30am Monday to Friday 24 hours Sat & Sun | Rural Link Line website |
| SALVO CARE | 1300 36 36 22 | 24/7 counselling crisis support | Salvation Army Salvo Care Line website |
| Samaritans | 135 247 | 24/7 counselling service | Samaritans website Carers forum and live experience forums available |
| SANE HELPLINE | 1800 187 263 | 10am-10pm weekdays (lifeline weekends or out of hours) | Sane website Online forums available 24/7 – moderated by clinician |
| SUICIDE & SELF HARM CALL BACK SERVICE | 1300 659 476 | 24/7 crisis support | Suicide Call Back Service website |
| WOMEN’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE | 1800 007 339 | 24/7 support | Domestic Violence Helpline website and information |
| YOUTH BEYOND BLUE (12-25 years) | 1300 224 636 | 24/7 crisis support | Can chat online 3pm-midnight 7 days a week Online chat and website |
| YOUTH LINE WA | 1800 198 313 | 24/7 crisis support | Samaritans Youth Line |
If you or someone else is in immediate danger – call an ambulance/police on 000 now.
Online Counselling
Headspace www.eheadspace.org.au
Lifeline www.lifeline.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service www.nsw.relationships.com.au
Free Online Self-Help Programs
Mindspot www.mindspot.org.au
(18+ free online treatment for anxiety/depression)
Moodgym https://moodgym.anu.edu.au
(CBT treatment for depression)
e-Couch https://ecouch.anu.edu.au
(Modules for anxiety, depression, grief, anger)
Centre for Clinical Interventions www.cci.health.wa.gov.au
(Self-help modules for 18+ in treating depression, anxiety)
Mental Health Websites
Black Dog Institute www.blackdoginstitue.org.au
Reach Out (LGBTQ) https://au.reachout.com
SANE Australia www.sane.org
Beyond Blue www.beyondblue.org.au
MAN (Men’s Advisory Network) www.man.org.au
The Fathering Project www.thefatheringproject.org
This FIFO Life www.thisfifolife.com
Heads Up www.headsup.org.au
Awesome Apps
Smiling Mind smilingmind.com.au
(Meditation and relaxation) Available iTunes
Reachout Worry Time Available iTunes or Google Play
Learn to control worry
Reachout Breathe Available iTunes
Learn to control breathing and be calm
Mindshift Available iTunes or Google Play
CBT based app for anxiety
The Check-in Available iTunes or Google Play
Plan a conversation with a friend
What’s up? By Jackson Tempra Available iTunes or Google Play
For low mood
Virtual Hope Box Available iTunes or Google Play
Relaxation & positive thinking.