Open Arms Veterans & Families Counselling Service Newcastle
Service Description
A counselling and support service for veterans and ex-serving community members who are experiencing service related mental health and wellbeing conditions. Services include individual, couple and family counselling, and after hours crisis telephone counselling service, group programs for mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, sleep problems and anger, support for complex needs and a crisis assistance program for Vietnam veterans.
1800 011 046 (24/7 support, counselling appointments)
OPENARMSCOMMUNICATIONS@dva.gov.au
Facebook @Veterans-and-Veterans-Families-Counselling-Service-339540802880528/
Unit 1, 8 Auckland St
Newcastle, NSW, 2300
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm, 24hrs (Access line)
Accessibility
Referral System
Self-referral, GP
Service Fees
No
Disability Access
Yes. Ground level
Organisational Information
Area Served
Hunter Region
Parent Organisation
Department of Veterans' Affairs
Postal Address
GPO Box 9998
Brisbane
QLD
4001
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
No
Other Contacts
DVA 133 254, 1800 555 254
Last Updated: 24 April 2024