This project is funded by the Australian Government through the National Partnership Agreement on Improving Health Services in Tasmania
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Find below a list of 24 Hour Helplines and Emergency Services available in the Tasmanian Central Coast area
| Name | Number | Information |
|---|---|---|
| National Coronavirus Helpline | 1800 020 080 | |
| A Tasmanian lifeline | 1800 98 44 34 | A Tasmanian Lifeline will be staffed from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week |
| Lifeline | 131114 | If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide or experiencing a personal crisis, help is available. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24/7) or dial 000 if life is in danger. |
| Sexual Assault Support Service | 1800 697 877 | 24/7 crisis service that can provide immediate support to you if you have recently been sexually assaulted, or if you are a survivor of historical assault in need of support. |
| Alcohol & Drug Service | 1300 139 641 or after-hours 1800 811 994 | A service offering a range of treatment, information, education and community-based supports for Tasmanians affected by alcohol and drug use |
| Telecross | 1300 885 698 | Telecross can provide a daily call from a volunteer who’ll check on your wellbeing |
| Parent Line | 1300 808 178 | Available 24/7 to assist parents, of children 0-5 years, with stressful parenting issues or concerns |
| Lifeline | 13 11 14 | Support for people in distress/contemplating suicide |
| StandBy | 0400 183 490 | For anyone impacted by suicide at any stage of their life |
| Kids Helpline | 1800 551 800 | For young people 5-25 years old |
| Emergency Fire, Ambulance, Police | 000 | Any life threatening emergency |
| Health Direct | 1800 022 222 | Speak about your health concerns with a registered nurse |
| Mental Health Service Helpline | 1800 332 388 | Mental health advice, assessment and referral |
| Pharmacy Weekend Cover | Fullife Pharmacy 64252286 Priceline Pharmacy 64251095 Thompson's Pharmacy 64251051 Westside Pharmacy 64256666 Penguin Pharmacy 64372262 | On Saturdays in Ulverstone, one of the following pharmacies is rostered on to provide weekend cover: fullife, Priceline or Thompson’s. For more information, ask staff or see their front windows. In addition Westside Pharmacy & Penguin Pharmacy are open every Saturday 9am-1pm. |
| GP (Weekends and Public Holidays) | Patrick St Clinic: 6425 1611 Victoria St Clinic: 6425 2900 | Urgent clinics, from 9am to 12noon, are shared between Patrick Street and Victoria Street Clinic. You must call first. |
| GP (Extended weeknight clinics) | Patrick St Clinic: 6425 1611 Victoria St Clinic: 6425 2900 | Two days a week (varying days) by appointment for urgent matters. You call first. |
| Safe at Home Family Violence Response and Referral Line | 1800 633 937 | If you or someone you know is impacted by family violence call the Safe at Home Family Violence Response and Referral Line |
| Statewide Sexual Assault Crisis Line | 1800 697 877 | If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual violence call the Statewide Sexual Assault Crisis Line |
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This project is funded by the Australian Government through the National Partnership Agreement on Improving Health Services in Tasmania
If you are in the North West and you are experiencing flu like symptoms you must quarantine and call your GP or the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738. You may need to be tested for COVID-19
