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Neami Greater Newcastle

  • Community connection and wellbeing
  • Mental health and wellbeing
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37 Belford Street, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
Awabakal and Worimi Country
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02 4317 2550
CLSNewcastle@neaminational.org.au
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About Neami Greater Newcastle

Neami Greater Newcastle provides community-based mental health support for people experiencing mental health challenges in the Greater Newcastle area.

We work alongside people to strengthen wellbeing, build independence, strengthen community connections and focus on what matters to them.

Who is this for?

You may be eligible for this service if you:

  • are aged 16 and older
  • live in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie or Port Stephens local government areas
  • experience significant mental health challenges that affect daily life
  • would benefit from ongoing support with daily life, wellbeing and community connection
  • want to engage with support and focus on personal priorities
  • have a clinical diagnosis of a mental health condition*
  • are not currently receiving the same type of support through another funded program.

* Eligibility exceptions may apply for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people aged 16 to 24, and people from refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds.

Your local service provider can provide more information about eligibility and referrals.

What to expect

Community Living Supports (CLS)

Community Living Supports (CLS) is a NSW Health program that supports people living with significant mental health challenges to build independence, strengthen connections and live well.

CLS is for people who would benefit from flexible, community-based support and provides:

  • support to build everyday living skills and independence
  • support to access healthcare and other services
  • assistance with taking part in community activities, including education, employment and social connections
  • support to maintain housing and manage day-to-day responsibilities
  • personalised support for wellbeing and mental health challenges.

CLS does not provide crisis care or clinical support. If you need urgent mental health support or a clinical assessment, contact the NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511.

Programs at this service

Community Living Supports

How to access this service

You can make a referral by speaking with any of the staff at Neami Greater Newcastle or by emailing us, using the contact details above.

Individuals, carers, families, health professionals and other community services can make referrals. Referrals for others must be discussed with the individual before making the referral.

We welcome people of all backgrounds, including those from multicultural and multifaith communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, refugees and people who identify as sexually and gender diverse.

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You can call our service during opening hours. Your call with staff will be confidential.

Call us on 02 4317 2550
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You can also send us a message online.

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Contact Neami Greater Newcastle
37 Belford Street, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
Awabakal and Worimi Country
Directions
02 4317 2550
CLSNewcastle@neaminational.org.au
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Partners

Outreach support is provided through the NSW Government’s Community Living Supports (CLS) program.

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