UnitingCare Family Services

UnitingCare Family Resource Centre
The Family Resource Centre is committed to strengthening relationships and counselling individuals with relationship or personal problems. The centre services all families throughout Northern Tasmania.

The Family Resource Centre offers a program of courses, a free lending library, free counselling and a newsletter. It publishes an annual Directory of Community and Government resources. All services are confidential.

Opening hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 9am - 4pm    Fri, 9am-3pm

Telephone: (03) 6334 0895
Email: frctas@bigpond.net.au
Family Support Guide: www.elaunceston.com/family

Ida Birchall Library
The Library has a collection of good quality material on the Christian faith - reference books, commentaries, children's books, magazines, tapes, videos and CD's.

The library is maintained by volunteers and supported by an annual membership fee of $15.

Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Fri   10am - 2pm
Telephone: (03) 6331 8466 (Church Office)

UnitingCare Pregnant Young Parents Support
PYPS is an information and support service for young pregnant women and young parents.

PYPS can help you prepare for the birth of your child and help you with the challenge of young parenting.

Worker:  Raelene

Opening hours:  Tue, Thurs  9:30-3:00pm    Wed 9:30-4:00pm
Telephone: (03) 6334 4249
Email: pyps@bigpond.net.au

Maggie's Place Drop-In Centre
Maggie's provides a place for a rest, a chat and companionship. Light refreshments are available at reasonable prices.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri   10am-3pm
Telephone: (03) 6331 8466

UnitingCare Pilgrim Occasional Child Care Centre
The Pilgrim Child Care Centre is sponsored by the Pilgrim Uniting Church and provides care based on Christian standards. It is a non-profit organisation managed by a committee of interested people.

Opening hours: Mon - Fri   8:30am - 5:30pm
Telephone: (03) 6331 8803

Other Community Service Agencies using Pilgrim

Scripture Union Tasmania
Working with the churches to introduce children, young people and families to Jesus. From the Northern office we coordinate schools' programmes, holiday clubs and summer family missions. We can assist with enquiries about Sunday School material and Bible reading guides.

Telephone: (03) 6344 8229
State Director:  Kay Hunter  Ph: 0409 218 160
Website: www.sutas.org.au/suts/

Al-Anon
Support group for family, friends and relatives who have been affected by alcoholism.

Meetings:
Monday 7.00pm, Maggie's Place
34 Paterson St.

Thursday 7:30pm, Maggie’s Place,
34 Paterson St.

Telephone: (03) 6334 7060 (24 hour phone contact.)
Website: www.al-anon.alateen.org/australia/tas.html

Drug Education Network