Useful Byron Links
HealingDialogue does not provide 24 hour acute interventions.
Lifeline is the prime 24 hour line for suicide prevention and initial mental health telephone counselling. The service is free.
Within Australia call 13 11 14
Community Mental Health Services - if you or a relative friend require community mental health team support:
- ring 24 hour Mental Health Access Line on 1300 369 968
Note: this service is only available to people phoning from the North Coast Area Health Service area ie Tweed Heads in the north to Johns River south of Port Macquarie and west to the dividing range). The community mental health team specializes in major mental health problems and is a service of the NSW government
The Buttery is nationally known as a therapeutic community specializing in recovery from drug addiction.
However the Buttery provides more services including INTRA ( drug and alcohol outreach service), NRGS ( the Northern Rivers Gambling Service) and MISA (Mental Illness Substance Abuse) Lifestyle Support Program. Contact the Buttery for more information on 02 6687 1111.
"Byron Shire is located at Australia's eastern-most point with a population of almost 29,000.
It is a thriving community where residents and visitors live, work and play in a sustainable environment and where Council strives to deliver the highest standard of local government services and infrastructure."
The council's site provides a range of information and community groups.
"Tweed Shire covers 1303 square kilometres and adjoins the NSW Local Government Areas of Byron, Lismore and Kyogle, with the NSW/Queensland border to its north where it divides the twin towns of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta.
With 37 kms of natural coastline,
the Tweed Shire boasts a unique and
diverse environment. "
Download the community directory.
"The Echo" is the best source of information about all things Byron - gigs, workshops, healers, properties - you will find up to date information in The Echo. One aspect of your healing is to do something different ! "The Echo" can provide you with a wealth of possibilites - a new course, live music, a group ora healing session.
It is distributed on a Tuesday and is available via the web.
Byron Bay Guide The Byron Bay guide is a guide to all things Byron, with local and tourist information, an event guide, things to do and a complete business directory
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