Help is available when you’re going through a tough time and need to talk. Here are some great services available to you and your loved ones.
Hope 103.2 Careline
Listen, Care, Refer and Pray. Call the Hope 103.2 Careline for support and prayer.
At times life can be overwhelming, and you just need to know you’re not alone. The Hope 103.2 Careline is here to provide a confidential service for every caller in need for a listening ear or prayer.
02 7227 5533 (free to call)
They’re available every day of the week between 9am-11pm, including Public Holidays.
Our Careline is a non-denominational Christian service open to anyone who would like prayer, or simply someone to talk to and a listening ear. Careline volunteer’s are not a counselling service, however they can refer you to a counselling service that is appropriate to your needs, or other help service if necessary.
About Careline Connections
Careline Connections is a not-for-profit Company Limited by Guarantee provided as a Community service to listeners of Christian media across Australia. Our Christian volunteers are trained to provide a listening ear and avenue for prayer and encouragement across the numerous life journeys callers can bring to Careline.
Careline is not a qualified Counselling service, however we do provide direct referral services to a range of Christian and secular support services including 24-hour crisis support services, counselling, family and relationship support as well as financial support, referrals to suitable Churches in a callers local area and other support services. Careline is backed by Christian Counsellors Association of Australia (CCAA) and by a number of Churches.
Our motto is Care, Listen, Refer and Pray and we will offer Bible readings as suitable to the callers situation for their encouragement and edification.
Find out more about Careline Connections.
Counselling Services. You’re Not Alone.
Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
Are you struggling with financial debt right now? Christians Against Poverty can help. CAP is passionate about releasing people from a life of debt, poverty and its causes. Call 1300 227 000 or visit capaust.org.
Bridges Counselling
They are a team of professional psychologists and counsellors offering services in mental health, women’s issues, anxiety/depression and more. Call 02 9683 1444 (6 days, 8am to 9pm) or visit bridgescounselling.com.au.
Lifeline Australia
A 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention service. Call 13 11 14 (24 hours, 7 days) or visit lifeline.org.au.
Suicide Call Back Service
This is a nationwide service that provides professional 24-hour phone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide. Call 1300 659 467 (24 hours, 7 days) or visit suicidecallbackservice.org.au.
Beyond Blue
Providing support programs to address issues related to depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses. Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online at beyondblue.org.au.
Headspace
Everyday mindfulness and meditation for stress, anxiety, sleep, focus, fitness, and more. Headspace is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. Find a centre at headspace.org.au.
SANE Australia
Guides and resources for families, friends and others caring for someone with a mental illness. Call 1800 18 7263 or visit sane.org.
Parent Line NSW
Parent Line is a free telephone counselling and support service for parents and carers with children aged 0 to 18 who live in NSW. Call 1300 1300 52 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm; Weekends, 4pm to 9pm) or visit parentline.org.au.
1800RESPECT
A national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. Call 1800 737 732 (24 hours, 7 days) or visit 1800respect.org.au.
MyGrief app
Drawing upon the latest evidence and nearly 25 years of clinical experience, the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement’s MyGrief app provides information, tools and resources to support bereaved people and also provides practical strategies for families and friends on how best to support someone in the midst of their bereavement. Download here
Hope 103.2 Community Services
You don’t have to do life alone, we have some helpful links to help you find the community you’re searching for:
Looking to join a local church?
Find a church near you. Hope 103.2 has partnered with many denominations across Sydney to assist you in finding a church that you can call home.
Check out our Sydney Church Directory.
Looking for local community events near you?
Check out the community events Noticeboard for local events to help you grow in your faith, enrich your social life and connect with like-minded people.
The Noticeboard is a community service providing churches and not-for-profit community groups free promotion for upcoming events.
Looking for community-minded businesses in Sydney?
Hope 103.2’s online Business Directory is the place to find local, community-minded businesses across Sydney that can assist you with your needs.
All businesses listed in this directory support Hope 103.2 through sponsorship.