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Supporting Recovery – Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Support

Trauma-informed support and mental health care on the Central Coast for individuals and families affected by domestic, family, or sexual violence.

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Overview

Who It's For

If you’re in the Central Coast region and have experienced domestic, family, or sexual violence (DFSV), including child sexual abuse (CSA), you can access the Supporting Recovery program through a referral from your General Practitioner or another health professional.

How We Help

We provide free, trauma-informed support to help individuals and families recover from domestic, family, or sexual violence. Our services include counselling, mental health care, and referrals to legal, financial, and housing assistance.
We prioritise cultural safety, ensuring respect and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and all community members.

What to Expect

When referred to the program, our Local Care Team will help you create a recovery plan that aligns with your personal circumstances. From counselling and mental health care to practical support services, we’ll guide you every step of the way. Services are available in person, online, or over the phone to meet your needs.

Domestic, family and sexual violence, including child sexual abuse, can take many forms.

We recognise that everyone’s experiences are different. Our team will work with you to determine a customised approach for your unique situation.

Physical or sexual violence

Coercive control and manipulation

Emotional and verbal abuse

Humiliation or social isolation

Financial control

Harassment, stalking and monitoring

Gaslighting

What you’ll take away:

Tailored guidance and support to navigate your recovery journey

A personalised recovery plan to address your unique needs

Warm referrals to legal, financial, and housing support services

Access to culturally safe, trauma-informed therapy for individuals and families

Therapeutic tools and strategies to support emotional and mental wellbeing

Resources and connections to help rebuild a sense of safety and stability

Culturally appropriate care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

With thanks to our partners

This pilot program brings together the expertise of three trusted organisations:

Relationships Australia NSW - Providing compassionate care and support for individuals and families across the broader community.

Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services - Delivering culturally safe, trauma-informed mental health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

BaptistCare - Offering a diverse range of mental health services to address the complexities of trauma and support holistic recovery.

24/7 Emergency Numbers

Need urgent help? Relationships Australia NSW is not a crisis service, but there’s a range of organisations that can help you.

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Supporting Recovery – Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Support

Overview

Who It's For

How We Help

What to Expect