Local Newcastle Safe Haven
Newcastle Safe Haven has just opened down at 22 Stewart Avenue, Hamilton East.
The space is open on Friday-Sunday nights (4pm-9pm) for anyone who is struggling with their mental health and is seeking a safe place.
The space is staffed and offers somewhere to chill out, chat, be validated and feel safe.
There is a TV, sporting equipment, food, games/crafts, and the opportunity for conversation with someone who has walked a similar path.
It is free and you do not need an appointment.
To get in contact with Newcastle Safe Haven: email [email protected]
The Safe Haven initiative provides a calm, culturally sensitive and non-clinical alternative to hospital emergency departments, for people experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts.
Safe Havens aim to:
- Provide immediate, personalised, and compassionate care
- Connect people to support services to address the underlying factors in their distress
- Reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments
- Reduce self-harm, suicide attempts and deaths by suicide.
For a list of Safe Havens throughout NSW please visit: NSW Health Safe Havens.
If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please call 000 or visit your nearest emergency department.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Mental health line: 1800 011 511
If you or someone you know needs legal advice or representation for a criminal law matter, contact the team at Hamilton Janke Lawyers 24/7 by calling 4038 1666.
Key Takeaways
- Newcastle Safe Haven is open at 22 Stewart Avenue, Hamilton East, on Friday-Sunday nights (4pm-9pm) for individuals struggling with mental health.
- It provides a non-clinical, safe space for relaxation, conversation, and access to resources, staffed by those with similar experiences.
- The initiative aims to offer immediate care, connect people to support services, reduce emergency department pressures, and prevent self-harm or suicide attempts.
- Safe Haven is part of a broader network of Safe Havens across NSW, aligning with NSW Health's mental health support strategy.
Written By
Drew Hamilton
Drew Hamilton is founding partner at Hamilton Janke Lawyers. Admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales as a Solicitor and also listed on the High Court of Australia register.
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