Service Directory

Central Coast

Central Coast Early Intervention and Activities Service - provides a variety of supervised activities for young people aged between 10 and 18 after school and during school holidays
P 02 4332 1141
E eiacc@samaritans.org.au

Samaritans Out Reach Team (SORT) - works with young people aged between 14 and 24 years, specifically targeting teenagers who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, providing one-on-one support, advocacy and referral
P 02 4334 4755
E sort@samaritans.org.au

Samaritans Youth Crisis Service - crisis accommodation provided to young people for up to three months, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
P 02 4351 1922
E sycs@samaritans.org.au



Hunter Valley

Cessnock Youthlinx - an early intervention programme providing positive peer support, guidance and activities to young people aged between 11 and 16 and their families in the Cessnock area
P 02 4937 3160
E rfowles@samaritans.org.au

Job Placement, Employment and Training (JPET Cessnock) - assisting young people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness with accommodation, juvenile justice issues, employment, education and training
P 02 4993 3420
E cessnockjpet@samaritans.org.au

LEAF Reconnect (Maitland and Cessnock) - provides a range of support to young people aged between 12 and 18 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and want assistance with family relationships
P 02 4936 2688
E mburke@samaritans.org.au

‘Back on Trac’ Youth Accommodation and Outreach Service – St. Alban’s provides medium to long term accommodation provided to young people aged between 12 and 18, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; Samaritans Youth Housing Options, Maitland (SYHOM) provides accommodation for up to 11 young people aged between 16 and 21 through 3 separate accommodation options and outreach support for up to 12 months
St Alban's (Cessnock)
P 02 4991 6878
E stalbans@samaritans.org.au
SYHOM (Maitland)
P 02 4936 2688
E syhom@samaritans.org.au

Creative Futures - an innovative programme in the Cessnock area offering group work and individual support services to young people in grades 5 – 8 and their families
P 02 4937 5358
E creativefutures@samaritans.org.au

Maitland And District Mentoring Assistance Programme (MADMAP) - a mentoring project that builds positive relationships between young people aged 9 to 18, and a mentor offering opportunity to engage in recreation, leisure and interest activities
P 02 4934 1245
E smulyk@samaritans.org.au

Maitland/Dungog Young Parents Support & Outreach Service - engages young parents and their children by providing group activities, day programmes, support and referral to other services
P 02 4934 4269
E mey@samaritans.org.au

Maitland/Dungog Youth Development Project (YDP) - provides information, advocacy, training and professional development opportunities to local youth services
P 02 4934 2202
E lronneberg@samaritans.org.au

Better Futures SPACE -provides a range of programmes and community services to students at school campuses in Maitland according to needs identified by the school
P 02 4922 1501
E lhughes@samaritans.org.au



Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

Community Youth Development Project - provides information, advocacy, training and professional development opportunities to local youth services
P 02 4922 1508
E cydp@samaritans.org.au

Creative Times - an innovative early intervention programme offering group work and individual support services to young people aged 7 – 13 years and their families in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
P 02 4942 1621
E creativetimes@samaritans.org.au

The Hub Casework Team – provides one-on-one outreach support and advocacy to young people aged between 16 and 21 years, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
P 02 4922 1502
E thehub@samaritans.org.au

Hunter Youth and Family Support Service - provides one-on-one assistance for young people aged between 12 and 17 years and their families
P 02 4922 1506
E cburrell@samaritans.org.au

Early Intervention and Activities (EIA) Dropzone Mobile Youth Activities Team – an early intervention programme providing a variety of supervised programmes and activities for young people aged between 9 and 18 years
P 02 4922 1509
E dropzone@samaritans.org.au

Creative Times Reconnect Newcastle/Lake Macquarie - provides support to young people aged between 12 and 18 and their families experiencing difficulties in relationships; offers community and school-based group work programmes in areas such as building resilience and improving relationships
P 02 4942 5466
E creativetimes@samaritans.org.au

Youth Information and Referral Services (YIRS) - a drop-in and/or telephone service providing assistance to young people and families; offers a ‘first point of call’ for information and referrals
P 02 4922 1502
Freecall 1800 171 800
E youthinfoline@samaritans.org.au

Out of Home Care (OOHC) – foster carers offering short to long-term accommodation for young people with intensive needs
P 02 4922 1514
E keveringham@samaritans.org.au

Lake Macquarie Youthlinx – an early intervention programme providing positive peer supports, guidance and activities to young people aged between 11 and 16 and their families in the Lake Macquarie area
P 02 4950 5730
E ylxlm@samaritans.org.au

Better Futures SPACE – provides a range of programmes and community services to students at Callaghan College campuses in Waratah, Jesmond and Wallsend according to needs identified by the school
P 02 4922 1501
E lhughes@samaritans.org.au



Port Stephens

Port Stephens Early Intervention Programme (PSEIP) – provides support to young people aged between 12 and 18 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and want assistance with family relationships and alternative accommodation
P 02 4984 9511
E gbetts@samaritans.org.au



Taree/Manning

Open Door Youth Refuge – crisis accommodation for up to three months, provided to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
P 02 6551 6996
E rbosmans@samaritans.org.au

Taree/Forster Accommodation Brokerage – provides emergency accommodation and case management to young families who are homeless, helping them find suitable and affordable housing
P 02 6551 6996
E rbosmans@samaritans.org.au

Job Placement, Employment and Training (JPET - Taree) - assisting young people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness with accommodation, juvenile justice issues, employment, education and training
P 02 6550 1191
E sandrews@samaritans.org.au

Samaritans Youth Service Outreach
P 02 6551 7202
E pioneer@tsn.cc

Social Impacts of Unemployment (SIOU) – explores various community cooperative approaches which provide opportunities for young people who are unemployed to build skills, increase community participation and assist people to manage on very limited budgets
P 02 6557 6977
E npaff@samaritans.org.au

Wingham Street Reach (Parish based) – a weekend transport service for young locals in Wingham needing assistance to get home from town; also provides furniture pick-up and distribution, and referral to local accommodation refuges and community doctors
P 02 6551 6996
E rbosmans@samaritans.org.au