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AA is a group of people who share their common problem of alcohol addiction to help each other recover from alcoholism. Dialling the 24 Hour Help Line 1300 222 222 will automatically take you to AA Ballarat.

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For local meetings visit website - www.ballarat.aameetings.org.au.

24 Hour Help Line 1300 222 222

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Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation helping young people of all backgrounds who are going through a difficult time.

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Headspace Ballarat provides free services for people aged 12-25 who are experiencing a very broad range of issues relating to their general health, mental health, mental health, drug & alcohol and education & training support. Headspace Ballarat accepts self-referrals and professional referrals (Doctor, Teacher, Worker etc).

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St John of God Hospital is the largest not-for-profit hospital in regional Victoria. It provides an extensive range of health care services to residents living in Ballarat and Western Victoria and is a private hospital and a division of St John of God Health Care, one of Australia’s largest health care providers.

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Bloomsbury House provides a free service to support youth aged 12-25 who are experiencing, or at risk of mental health and/or substance use concerns. 'Recovery for Young Minds', attempts to utilise early intervention with young people. Pomegranate House offers time limited psychotherapy to children and adults. This is a low cost service and requires a Mental Health Care Plan from a G.P. to attend.

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The Saint Vincent de Paul Society provides assistance to those in need through home visits, practical support and friendship.

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Specialised services are available in the areas of aged care; homelessness, family violence, drug and alcohol, out reach, employment options and health. People needing assistance can either ring the welfare line between 10am and 3pm weekdays or they can attend at the assistance centre.

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Housing program manages crisis, transitional, long-term and room house accommodation. Drop-in service offering assistance to people in housing crisis. Provides housing information, financial assistance and referral to other support services. A visiting service is also available at Daylesford and Bacchus Marsh.

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Supported Accommodation and Assistance Program assists families who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. SAAP offers a holistic service and supports families to address their housing needs and identify the issues that have led to their housing crisis. Homelessness for families is often a culmination of issues. SAAP support can include early intervention, outreach, advocacy, referral, counselling and other practical assistance. Workers assist clients to obtain stable accommodation and p

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