Family violence support; child protection services
Eastern region offices in Lilydale and Bayswater Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm 1800 809 722
Social support
03 9028 0153 hello@inspiro.org.au
Free service open to anyone to make sure people stay connected This is run by volunteers and is not a crisis line Someone to talk to, information about local assistance if you are unable to leave your home, link with your local neighbourhood house, schedule a regular phone/email/text chat
1800 984 825 (free call) Monday to Friday, 10 am to 1 pm Monday to Thursday, 5 pm to 9 pm chatline@chaosnetwork.org.au Message 0468 517 406
Fee chat line for people looking for social connection. Run by volunteers and is not a crisis service You can chat online if you are unable to speak on the phone
1800 4 CHATS (1800 424 287) Tuesday to Thursday, 6 pm to 8 pm Saturday and Sunday, 2 pm to 5 pm www.friendline.org.au
Australia wide
COVID Connect is a free service from Australian Red Cross volunteers to provide a friendly chat, a listening ear or help maintain or improve social connection Register on the Red Cross website
www.redcross.org.au/get-help/community-services/covid-connector 1800 733 276
Phone a Friend – eligible clients receive a regular, friendly phone call from a caring volunteer at a time that is suitable. Calls are free of charge and made weekly
03 9763 9700 www.bridgescc.com.au/
Yarra Ranges
Social afternoon tea with take home food hampers available
Sundays, 4 pm in Lilydale care@vantagepoint.church
Outer East
Op Shop, Cafe and Food bank Call to find out about social support available or make an appointment Support with food, clothing and blankets is also available
3/28 John Street 9735 3500 Monday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm
Lilydale and surrounds
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