Teen Mother Advocacy
03 9977 0077 | 19 King St
Emergency and residential housing for 18-24yos at risk of homelessness. They can put you on a waitlist for family housing, as well as do free blood tests, pregnancy tests, provide birth control, and advocate for you in many other ways. You can call them anyday of the week and ask for support, and they can help you even if you are desperate and don't know your next steps. Be safe as it can be a spot for drug seekers in the city, but their services can be amazing and life saving.
Ground Floor, 69 Bourke Street
Salvos provides many services, such as legal councelling, financial support, housing and healthcare. They also have housing refuges for young mothers in crisis and can assist you in finding transitional housing or private rentals. Just an great all round support service with very good care and management.
Legal support - Monday, 5pm–7pm (no appointment required)
Free meals - Mon to Fri, Breakfast: 9am – 10.30am, Lunch: 11.30am–1pm, Dinner: 5pm - 7pm
Moneycare finacial councelling: 1800 722 363
Find your local support centre
Help for people of all ages who are experiencing family violence or who need support with the care and wellbeing of children. They can provide assistance leaving an abusive relationship, finding a safe home for you and your children, if you aren't safe at home and more. They can provide you a social worker, and help you find housing and other help you need to escape an abusive relationship/home situation. They have locations all over Victoria and melbourne, so use their website to find the closest support centre for you.
https://www.54reasons.org.au/
Helpful Hotlines
1800 My Options: 1800 696 784 | 9am-5pm Mon-Fri - gives you information about contraception, pregnancy options including abortion and sexual health.
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Line: 1800 882 436 | 7am-12am - talk to a Maternal Child Health Nurse for personal advice and guidance. They can direct you to local support services or gp clinics.
Royal Women’s Hospital Medicine Support:
(03) 8345 3190 | 9am-4pm Mon-Fri - talk to a pharmacist about medicine use in pregnancy and breastfeeding, women’s health, adverse drug reactions + more.
Safe Steps: 1800 015 188 | 24 Hour - for anyone in Victoria who is experiencing or afraid of family violence.
Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1800 806 292 | 24 Hour - for any victim of sexual assault needing support and guidance.