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This list is for ways to get help that are available in Syndey. However, some are available in whole NSW or Australia. You may be able to find similar things in your area too. This is what I found trying to recover from [[Trauma]]. However, you might find it useful for other mental health problems too. This information is based on my own experience, therefore very limited source, but it would help me a lot if I had this information when I got injured.
This list is for ways to get help that are available in Sydney. However, some are available in whole NSW or Australia. You may be able to find similar things in your area too. This is what I found trying to recover from [[Trauma]]. However, you might find it useful for other mental health problems too. This information is based on my own experience, therefore very limited source, but it would help me a lot if I had this information when I got injured.


Please check [[When you cannot cope]] if you are feeling overwhlemed. [[Daily functioning tips]] might be useful in day to day situations. For further reading about trauma check [[Trauma related resources]].
Please check [[When you cannot cope]] if you are feeling overwhelmed. [[Daily functioning tips]] might be useful in day to day situations. For further reading about trauma check [[Trauma related resources]].


Ways to get help:
Ways to get help:
* In person: ED, GP, Psychologist, Safe Haven, Safe Space, Support Groups, Community / charity organizations
* In person: ED, GP, Psychologist, Safe Haven, Safe Space, Support Groups, Community / charity organisations
* Over the phone:  
* Over the phone:  
* Help Lines
* Help Lines
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== In person ==
== In person ==
Dealing with trauma is a difficult task.  
Dealing with trauma is a difficult task. There is a good reason why now research points that trauma sits in the body. Therefore face to face communications have many advantages.
=== Emergency Department (ED) ===
ED is most likely the first place you will visit after trauma.
 
* GP
* GP
* Psychologist, psychology clinics
* Psychologist, psychology clinics
* ED
* Safe Haven
* Safe Haven
* Safe Space
* Safe Space
* Support Groups
* Support Groups
* Community / charity organizations: Wayside chapel, Salvation Army
* Community / charity organisations: Wayside chapel, Salvation Army


== Over the phone ==
== Over the phone ==

Revision as of 07:54, 13 December 2023

This list is for ways to get help that are available in Sydney. However, some are available in whole NSW or Australia. You may be able to find similar things in your area too. This is what I found trying to recover from Trauma. However, you might find it useful for other mental health problems too. This information is based on my own experience, therefore very limited source, but it would help me a lot if I had this information when I got injured.

Please check When you cannot cope if you are feeling overwhelmed. Daily functioning tips might be useful in day to day situations. For further reading about trauma check Trauma related resources.

Ways to get help:

  • In person: ED, GP, Psychologist, Safe Haven, Safe Space, Support Groups, Community / charity organisations
  • Over the phone:
  • Help Lines
  • Online groups
  • Online resources

In person

Dealing with trauma is a difficult task. There is a good reason why now research points that trauma sits in the body. Therefore face to face communications have many advantages.

Emergency Department (ED)

ED is most likely the first place you will visit after trauma.

  • GP
  • Psychologist, psychology clinics
  • Safe Haven
  • Safe Space
  • Support Groups
  • Community / charity organisations: Wayside chapel, Salvation Army

Over the phone

  • Help Lines

Online

  • Online groups
  • Online resources

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