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:
- Free computer use
- Taxation help
- Coalfields Healthy Heartbeat
- Samaritans Food Parcel Assistance
- Youth Homelessness Services
- Perfect Choice Therapy
- Hunter Women’s Centre - Outreach Counselling Service
- HRNILS - No Interest Loans
- Carrie's Place - Domestic Violence and Homelessness Service
- Maitland Community Corrections
- Room hire
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.
Kaiyu Konnect
Kaiyu provides mental health services in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.
Who we assist
Kaiyu Konnect can assist people who:
- Are over 18 years of age
- Have a history of mental illness.
Services
Kaiyu encourages self-care, skill building and a sense of belonging to community by offering programs that provide social and skill development activities with a focus on social inclusion.
At Kaiyu, we can facilitate/provide support with:
- Social connections
- Art therapy
- Yoga and wellness activities
- Community outings
- Wellbeing and recovery
- Clinician visits from Hunter New England Health (HNEH)
Locations
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter regions of NSW.