Help Lines
If you are in immediate danger, call 000 for Police and Ambulance help
If you are feeling constantly distressed by your partner and feeling confused about their behavior you could be experiencing domestic and family violence.
1800RESPECT
Contact 1800RESPECT 24/7 by calling 1800 737 732, texting 0458 737 732, or using the online chat.
In all my years experiencing domestic violence, I have found this service to be invaluable. Particularly the specialist counsellors who you can ask to speak with. National counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence including coercive control and/or sexual assault.
1800RESPECT can:
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listen to you
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help make sense of what is happening
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talk about ways to keep you safe
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talk through options and help you decide what information, people or services will be most helpful
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make referrals and connect you with the right services.
Lifeline
Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14, or text 0477 13 11 14 at night (6pm-midnight AEDT).
Someone will help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state or territory.
Kids Help Line
Australia wide free 24/7, confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years.
Mental Health Line
The 1800 011 511 Mental Health Line is NSW Health's 24/7 statewide phone service which links people with NSW Health mental health services. It is a free service.
It is staffed by trained mental health professionals who:
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offer mental health advice
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complete a brief assessment
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make recommendations for appropriate care, including referral to NSW Health mental health services.
Beyond Blue
Information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Elder Abuse Help Line
Free information and support services for people who experience or witness the abuse of an older person. Operating hours vary.
Financial Counselling Australia
Supports men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties. 24/7 telephone and online support an information service for Australian men.
Men's Referral Service
It takes strength to acknowledge that things may not be right and to look for help.
These services from No to Violence offers assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family violence.
If you are concerned about your own or someone else’s behaviour, call 1300 766 491.
Men's Line Australia
Supports men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties. 24/7 telephone and online support an information service for Australian men.
13 Yarn
The first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
They offer a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
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