Our wide range of community services are designed to meet the unique needs of our local communities. Our goal is to offer our help to those who need it and support them to continue being active members in their community.
This includes families struggling to pay for bills and food, people exiting jail, those wanting to overcome gambling addiction, and more.
A community enables us to support perpetual growth of each other, ourselves and our environment.
After-Prison Support
This service supports people exiting prison who want to reintegrate into the local community.
Who we assist
People who are leaving Correctional Facilities and/or Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Centres.
Services
Our after-prison services aim to address issues such as homelessness, social isolation, mental health, drug and alcohol use, employment, education, family relationships and financial hardships.
Locations
Newcastle and the Hunter region, NSW.
Alcohol and Other Drugs Support
We provide practical assistance and support to people leaving prison and/or alcohol & drug rehabilitation centres to re-engage with the community.
Who we assist
People leaving prison or alcohol and drug rehabilitation centres.
Locations
Newcastle and the Hunter region, NSW.
Cessnock Neighbourhood Centre
Samaritans Information and Neighbourhood Centre (SINC) supports the Cessnock community by offering information, support, emergency relief and centre-based activities.
Who we assist
Samaritans Information and Neighbourhood Centre can assist people who live in the Hunter Valley community.
Services
Samaritans Information and Neighbourhood centre can provide a variety of services to meet your needs, including:
- Information and referrals
- Free computer use
- Coalfields Healthy Heartbeat
- Samaritans Assistance Centre (Emergency Relief)
- Financial Counselling
- Samaritans Start Strong
- Australian Hearing Services
- Tax help
- Legal Aid/Hunter Community Legal Centre
- Carrie's Place Domestic Violence and Homelessness Service
- Room Hire
- Photocopying/printing and binding
Locations
Cessnock, NSW.
Coalfields Healthy Heartbeat
This program helps the Cessnock community lead a healthier lifestyle through healthy eating, physical activity and smoking cessation programs.
Who we assist
Coalfields Healthy Heartbeat can assist people who live in Cessnock.
Services
Coalfields Health Heartbeat provides the following services:
- Heart Foundation Walking
- Healthier Oils Program
- Healthy Budget Bites
- Healthy Money Planner
- Cessnock LGA Physical Activity Guide
- Cessnock Walking Trails Guide
Locations
Cessnock Local Government Area, NSW.
Disaster Recovery
Our Disaster Recovery volunteers help people when major emergencies occur. This could be bushfires, floods, storms and other disasters.
Who we assist
Samaritans Disaster Recovery teams assist the community during or following disasters and emergencies.
Services
Samaritans Disaster Recovery service, in partnership with the Anglican community, offers:
- Assistance in caring for individuals and communities affected by major emergencies
- Training to heighten the understanding of emergency management and disaster recovery
Local groups of trained volunteers – Samaritans Disaster Recovery Teams – play a vital role in delivering practical care and assistance to those affected by disasters.
Locations
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast, Hunter and Mid North Coast regions, NSW.
Emergency Relief
Our Emergency Relief centres help people address their immediate basic needs in times of financial crisis. We may be able to help by providing food vouchers and food parcels, utility vouchers (electricity and gas), Telstra vouchers, chemist assistance as well as clothing and financial options support.
Who we assist
Samaritans Emergency Relief can assist people and families who are experiencing financial hardship.
Services
Samaritans can help if you need assistance. We may be able to help with:
- Food vouchers and food parcels
- EAPA vouchers (electricity and gas)
- Telstra vouchers
- Chemist assistance
- Clothing and Financial options support.
Locations
Appointments are needed and can be made by phone on the day, commencing 30 minutes before opening time.
Broadmeadow
34 Brunker Road, Broadmeadow
Phone: 02 4922 1540
Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri; 10am – 2pm
Cessnock
124 Vincent Street, Cessnock
Phone: 02 4993 3430
Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Fri; 10am – 2pm
Gorokan
Lakes Anglican Church
274 Wallarah Rd, Kanwal
Phone: 0437 595 001
Opening Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 9.30am till 1.30pm
Toronto
Level 1, 43 The Boulevarde, Toronto
Phone: 02 4959 7857
Opening hours: Tues % Thur & Fri 9.30am till 2.30pm
Rutherford
92 Gillies Street, Rutherford
Phone: 02 4993 3400
Please phone on Monday morning for an appointment on Tuesday.
Opening hours: Tue 9am – 12pm
Taree
Phone appointments only
Samaritans Hub
103 Victoria Street, Taree
Phone: 0448 405 350 - Please phone from 9am on Monday morning to make an appointment on the day.
Opening Hours: Monday 10:30am - 12:30pm
Some local parishes can also provide food parcels:
Morisset
Anglican Church, 33 Newcastle Road, Morisset
Phone: 02 4973 1204
Drop in Monday – Friday, 9am – 1pm (food parcels only).
Taree
Blue Cross Anglican Church, 294 Victoria Street, Taree
Phone: 6551 3849
Drop in Wednesdays 11am - 1pm (food parcels only).
Wyoming - Closed until further notice
Holy Family Anglican Church, 2 Ronald Avenue, Wyoming
Phone: 02 4329 3052
Drop in Monday & Friday 10am – noon (food parcels only).