Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, need a hand with day-to-day life, or just want to know what support is out there — you’re not alone.
There are local services in our community ready to help with mental health, family support, housing, Centrelink, youth programs, and more — many of them free or low-cost.
Here’s a helpful guide to what’s available in the Muswellbrook, Upper Hunter, and Singleton LGAs.
🧠 Mental Health & Wellbeing
🏥 Headspace Upper Hunter (Muswellbrook & Tamworth outreach)
Free support for young people aged 12–25 including counselling, mental health, work & study help, and health services.
📍 Muswellbrook | ☎️ 02 6545 5350
🔗 www.headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/upper-hunter
🧡 Upper Hunter Youth Service (UHYS)
Free counselling, case management and support for young people aged 10–18. Help with mental health, relationships, school issues, and more.
📍 Muswellbrook | ☎️ 02 6541 5314
🔗 www.uhys.org.au
📱 24/7 Phone & Online Support
- Kids Helpline (ages 5–25): ☎️ 1800 55 1800 or www.kidshelpline.com.au
- Lifeline (for anyone): ☎️ 13 11 14
- eheadspace (online & phone mental health support): www.eheadspace.org.au
🏠 Housing & Emergency Support
🔑 Upper Hunter Homeless Support (UHHS)
Assists people who are homeless or at risk, including young people and families.
📍 Muswellbrook | ☎️ 02 6542 5051
🍲 Hunter Homeless Connect – Community Directory
An online directory of free meals, housing help, legal aid, and more.
🔗 www.hunterhomelessconnect.org.au/directory
🧾 Centrelink, Money Help & Essentials
💼 Upper Hunter Community Services (UHCS)
Offers family and youth support, financial counselling, parenting groups and emergency relief.
📍 Muswellbrook | ☎️ 02 6542 3555
🔗 www.uhcs.org.au
💡 Samaritans Singleton
Help with food parcels, financial support, and emergency assistance.
📍 Singleton | ☎️ 02 6571 3410
💰 National Debt Helpline
Free, confidential advice about bills, debt or financial stress.
☎️ 1800 007 007
🔗 www.ndh.org.au
🧒 Support for Families & Young Parents
👶 Early Links Singleton & Upper Hunter
Family support, disability services, and support for young parents.
📍 Multiple locations | ☎️ 02 4934 3773
🔗 www.earlylinks.org.au
👩🍼 Upper Hunter Family Support Service
Assistance for families with parenting, early childhood needs, and home visits.
📍 Muswellbrook | ☎️ 02 6543 3231
🎯 Youth-Focused Activities & Drop-Ins
🎨 Singleton Youth Venue
A space for young people with activities, programs and drop-in support.
📍 Singleton Youth Venue | ☎️ 02 6578 7500
🎭 PCYC Muswellbrook & Singleton
Youth sports, drop-in programs and support services.
📍 Muswellbrook & Singleton | www.pcycnsw.org.au
💬 Final Thoughts
If you or someone you know needs help — whether it’s with mental health, housing, money, or just navigating life — there are services nearby that truly care.
You don’t have to go it alone. There are people right here in the Upper Hunter who will listen, help and walk beside you.
👉 Need support but not sure where to start? Reach out to Upper Hunter Youth Services — we can help connect you to the right place.
