Do you need help or are you homeless?
If you are in immediate danger, please call 000.
The Sanctuary supports individual homeless women and children from across the Hills area of NSW (sometimes from further afield for their own safety). Please note we are not an advisory service, but we work closely with other specialist services and agencies. We list a number here for your information and assistance.
1800 65 64 63
Domestic violence is the most often cited reason given by women presenting to specialist homelessness services for assistance. This includes physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse from your partner.
1800 152 152
It’s important to remember that domestic violence is not the only cause of homelessness amongst women. Homelessness occurs for very diverse reasons that anyone in society can potentially experience at some stage in their lives.
1300 22 46 36
Beyond Blue provides free information on depression, anxiety and related disorders, available treatments and referrals to relevant services.
1300 364 277
Relationships Australia provides relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. They offer subsidised counselling services (payment is based on a sliding scale of your gross family income).