Victim Support and Child Witness Service Geraldton

The Victim Support Service provides free, confidential counselling and support services for all victims of crime. These services are provided by professional counsellors and trained volunteers.
 
Services available to victims of crime include:
• Counselling and support
• Providing information and referrals to other support services
• Helping victims write a victim impact statement
• Preparing and supporting victims during a court case
• helping victims obtain information on the status of police investigations
• Providing support when making an application for a restraining order
• Providing information about criminal injuries compensation
• Helping victims understand their rights within the criminal justice system
• Providing information on the status of convicted offenders in WA, through the Victim Notification Register.
 
The Child Witness Service is a voluntary and free service available to children under 18 years of age who are to give evidence to a court. Trained staff can assist with:
  • Accessing services such as counselling, police, legal, medical and other relevant services
  • Working with the WA Police and the Director of Public Prosecutions and providing the child with up to date information as a matter progresses through the court system
  • Preparing a child for giving evidence in court and providing in court support
  • Helping a child to prepare a victim impact statement.
 
  • Hours
    Monday to Friday: 9am - 4pm
  • Address Marine Terrace
    Geraldton, WA 6530
  • Phone (08) 9964 4816
  • Phone 2 (08) 9921 3722
  • Email vss@justice.wa.gov.au
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The Menshed Geraldton Inc.

The Menshed Geraldton Inc. is a place for community, health and the wellbeing of men. 
Where men can come together to discuss their ideas, experiences, goals, knowledge, family and their problems. Have a cuppa, a chat and enjoy life
Women & families are welcome to come and see what is available for the men in their lives.
 
  • Hours
    Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Address Cnr Augustus & Gregory Streets
    Geraldton, WA 6530
  • Phone (08) 9960 7439
  • Email geromenshed@gmail.com
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Midwest Mental Health and Community Alcohol and Drug Service

Midwest Mental Health and Community Alcohol and Drug Service provides multidisciplinary assessment, treatment and advice to consumers in the Midwest region with moderate to severe mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues.  It also provides support to carers, local health services and other agencies that work with people experiencing mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues. MMH & CADS provides services in:

  • Adult Mental Health (18 – 65 years)
  • Older Adult Mental Health (65+)
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health (up to 18 Years)
  • Community Alcohol and Drug Services
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Sun City Christian Centre

Providing a Christ Centred Association for the relief of poverty, suffering, distress, misfortune and helplessness of people, regardless of age, sex, race, ethnic background, religion, political beliefs or marital status.
 
They provide:
• Food, clothing, furniture and household items distribution
• Accommodation
• Rehabilitation facilities
• Other social welfare services including training programs, life skills courses for people at risk and financial training, e.g. budgets.
• Caring for the welfare of individuals and groups in the local community and overseas according to Matt: 25:40
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St John Ambulance – Geraldton

St John Ambulance is responsible for receiving all State-wide emergency triple zero (000) calls requiring ambulance attendance.

  • Hours 24 Hours, 7 Days
  • Address 17 Eaton Place
    Wonthella, WA 6530
  • Phone (08) 9938 0931
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Salvation Army Geraldton – Doorways (Emergency Relief)

If you find yourself in difficult circumstances, you can access short-term financial assistance in the form of food parcels and vouchers. Please call to make an appointment.
  • Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm
  • Address 42 Ainsworth Street
    Geraldton, WA 6530
  • Phone (08) 9965 2467
  • Phone 2 (08) 9964 3627
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Salvation Army Geraldton – Court Chaplaincy

A chaplain is available to provide emotional and/or spiritual support for victims of crime, families of victims, witnesses, offenders, families of offenders and court & security staff.

  • Hours
    Thursday: 9:30am-12:30pm by appointment
  • Address Marine Terrace
    Geraldton, WA 6530
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Salvation Army Geraldton – Home League

Come and enjoy friendship and laughter with other women. Make new friends and be encouraged by the support of others.

  • Hours
    Thursday 9:30am
  • Address 42 Ainsworth Street
    Geraldton, WA 6530
  • Phone (08) 9964 3627
  • Phone 2 (08) 9965 2467
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Salvation Army Geraldton – Thrift Shop

Bowse their collection of quality second-hand clothing and household items. Donation Bins located at SUPA IGA Durlacher Street & 42 Ainsworth Street. Donations accepted in-store during business hours.
 
  • Hours
    Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
  • Address 20 Anzac Terrace
    Geraldton, WA 6530
  • Phone (08) 9964 3667
  • Phone 2 (08) 9964 3627
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Ruah Community Services

Our team in Geraldton offers personalised support and respite accommodation for people in the area who are diagnosed and living with severe and persistent mental illness.
The service operates a four-bed respite care facility and is open to people aged 18-65. Clients must be case managed by their General Practitioner, the Midwest Mental Health Service or a psychiatrist.
 
Referrals can only be accepted from treating mental health professionals who are available to provide shared care with Ruah’s personalised support services.
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Regional Alliance West – Emergency Relief

If you are a Geraldton resident and have an emergency that can be solved with a small payment, we may be able to assist.
 
Emergency Relief can be used for:
 
• Food
• Accommodation
• Utilities
• Medical
• Other
 
Recurring assistance will be referred to MoneyBusiness.
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Regional Alliance West – Tenancy

Housing Assistance Programmes:
  • If you are living in a Housing Authority, or in a private rental situation, and are having problems with the tenancy.
  • Can visit you in your home to talk about how to solve the problems
  • Help with difficulties in getting rental accommodation.
Tenant Advocate
  • Help with information and assistance with your rights and responsibilities when managing your tenancy.  
  • Help with understanding letters and documents about your housing                                                                            
Homelessness:
  • Assist in gaining housing options either private rental, government housing or sharing
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Regional Alliance West – MoneyBusiness

They can support community members and their families with money management.
 
They can help you to:
 
• Work out your money goals
• Create a budget
• Put money aside for special occasions
• Understand banking and finance
• Use the Internet to manage your money
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Regional Alliance West – Financial Assistance

Emergency Relief: If you are a Geraldton resident and have an emergency that can be solved with a small payment, we may be able to assist.
Emergency Relief can be used for:
• Food
• Accommodation
• Utilities
• Medical
• Other
 
Financial Counselling: This Service provides free information, options and support to those who are experiencing difficulties with money.
Financial Counsellors can:
• Help to organise a budget
• Explain what to do if you can’t pay bills, debts or fines
• Assist with working out payment arrangements with creditors
• Inform you of Government assistance and entitlements
• Advocate for you if you want to challenge a decision that affects you
• Explain options regarding bankruptcy • HUGS – Hardship Utility Grant Schemes
 
MoneyBusiness: Their workers can support community members and their families with money management.
To help you:
• Work out your money goals
• Create a budget
• Put money aside for special occasions
• Understand banking and finance
• Use the Internet to manage your money
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Regional Alliance West – Community Legal Centre

Generalist Services:
The Community Legal Centre offers free legal information and advice covering most aspects of the law.
• Help to prepare documents for you
• Liaise with others involved in your issue 
• Assist you with understanding legal concepts.
You can make an appointment with reception or if you are unable to make it to RAW, they can arrange for a telephone or video link up.
Gascoyne Community Legal Service:
They can assist you if you live in the Gascoyne region with enquiries as per the Generalist Service.
 
Nyarlu Miyarnumualgu:
This is an outreach service for Aboriginal women. 
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Pregnancy Problem House – Geraldton

Pregnancy Problem House specializes in helping women and couples find solutions. They offer non-judgmental understanding, accurate information, and personalised care.

 

  • Hours Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Address 4B George Road
    Geraldton, WA 6530
  • Phone 1300 200 406
  • Phone 2 (08) 9200 7040
  • Email info@pregnancyproblemhouse.com
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PCYC – Geraldton

Geraldton PCYC exists so that disadvantaged children and young people at risk in the Geraldton area have a safe place to go – somewhere they can feel at home, make friends and do things that young people should do.
Geraldton PCYC provides a range of safe, inclusive and affordable recreational activities and youth engagement programs for all members of the community.
 
Geraldton PCYC works in close partnership with government and non-government agencies to improve conditions for young people within the community.
These include the WA Police Force, local schools and community service groups within the Midwest Region.
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Parkerville Geraldton

Parkerville Children and Youth Care advocate for and provide specialist care and services to those most vulnerable in the WA community, including children, young people and families who have experienced trauma from abuse. 
 
Programs available:
•Youth Services
•Family Services
•Child Advocacy Centre
•Therapeutic Services
•Foster Care
•Trauma Services
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Ngala – Geraldton Family Counselling Service

The Geraldton Family Counselling Service (GFCS) service provides individuals, families and groups the opportunity to learn more about personal development, relationship issues, childhood behaviour difficulties, parenting, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, anger management and separation issues.

You don’t have to be referred to get an appointment, you can make one yourself or you can be referred by a service provider who might make the appointment for you.

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Ngala – The Geraldton Family and Youth Support Service (GYFSS)

The program caters for young people from 11-18 years, as an early intervention service through the provision of individual case management with a strengths-based approach. The service also supports young people to connect with other appropriate services.
Referrals can be made through schools, family, self, other agencies and or youth service providers.
Workshops and information resources may be sourced or delivered either internally or externally in areas of identified need such as; healthy relationships, cyber safety, life skills, sexual health and adolescent development. 
These workshops are free of charge to support young people who may be at risk.
  • Hours
    Monday-Friday 8:00am-8:00pm
  • Address 24-28 Gregory Street
    Geraldton, WA 6530
  • Phone (08) 9921 4477
  • Phone 2 0458 295 282
  • Email GFYSS@ngala.com.au
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