Support Services on the Central Coast
The Iris Foundation is dedicated to early intervention as a means to preventing poor mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know requires urgent assistance, please contact one of the services listed below.
In a life-threatening emergency, call 000.
Clearly state the situation so you can be advised what to do until help arrives.
If you need advice in a mental health crisis, call:
NSW Mental Health Line (free from land lines) 1800 011 511
For local information visit:
For information and support speak to your doctor, or call:
headspace@ycentral
(youth – Gosford)
4304 7870
Parent Line NSW
(weekdays 9am-9pm; weekends 4pm-9pm)
1300 130 052
Kids Help Line
(young people aged 5-25)
1800 551 800
1800-Respect
(24/7 sexual assault and family violence counselling)
1800 737 732
Lifeline
(24/7 crisis counselling)
13 11 14
Men’s Line
(24/7 support for men)
1300 789 978
The Iris Foundation was set up to raise awareness of mental health issues that may lead to suicide – especially in young people – if not recognised and addressed.
By being involved in a wide range of social and community activities and conducting fund-raising events, the Foundation has been able to finance programs aimed at awareness and support for youth and families, as well as people bereaved by the suicide of a loved one.
We would like to thank our major supporters:
