Crisis Support
Never be afraid to reach out for help if you or someone you know is struggling with violence, abuse, mental illness or just need someone to talk to.
LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY
PHONE TRIPLE ZERO (000) Police - Fire - Ambulance
Available 24/7 EMERGENCY Service for all Australians.
If you or someone you know is in crisis and you are unsure which service to contact, call:
Lifeline on 13 11 14, or
Kid’s Helpline on 1800 55 1800.
Both are available from anywhere in Australia 24 hours a day (toll-free) and provide crisis counselling, information and referral services.
The following is a list of National and State 24/7 crisis and family violence help lines.
For additional resources in non-urgent situations, try our Useful Links
NATIONAL
24/7 CRISIS SUPPORT LINES
Lifeline - 13 11 44
Kid’s Helpline - 1800 551 800
The Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
SANE Mental Illness Helpline - 1800 187 263
National Sexual Assault Hotline – 1800 656 4673
Salvo Care Line – 1300 36 36 22
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
The Line - 1800 MYLINE / 1800 695 463
MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978
Gambling Helpline – 1800 858 858
SIDS and Kids – 1300 308 307
Australian Breastfeeding Association – 1800 686 268
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline – 1800 882 436
24/7 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT LINES
The Men's Referral Service - 1300 766 491
1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732
Child Abuse Prevention Service - 1800 688 009
National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1800 656 4673
STATE SERVICES
ACT
Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) - 1800 656 463 / (02) 6280 0900 / TTY: (02) 6228 1852
NSW
Domestic Violence Line - 1800 656 463
Child Protection Helpline - 132 111 TTY: 1800 212 936
Rape Crisis Centre - 1800 424 017
NT
Alice Springs Women’s Shelter - 08 8952 6075
Sexual Assault Referral Centre - 08 8922 6472 (Darwin) / 08 8955 4500 (Alice Springs)
QLD
DV Connect Mensline - 1800 811 811
DV Connect Womensline - 1800 811 811
Child Safety After Hours Service Centre - 1800 177 135 / (07) 3235 9999
SA
Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence Gateway – 1800 800 098
Domestic Violence Crisis Service – 1300 782 200
Parent Helpline – 1300 364 100
TAS
Child Protection Services – 1300 737 639
Parentline – 1300 808 178
Sexual Assault Support Services - (03) 6231 1817
VIC
DirectLine – 1800 888 236
Maternal and Child Health Line – 13 22 29
Sexual Assault Crisis Line - 1800 806 292
SuicideLine – 1300 651 251
Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service – 1800 015 188 / (03) 9322 3555
WA
Crisis Care Helpline - Country areas free call:1800 199 008 / Metro: (08) 9223 1111
Men's Domestic Violence Helpline – 1800 000 599 / (08) 9223 1199
Women's Domestic Violence Helpline - 1800 007 339 / (08) 9223 1188
Men's Domestic Violence Helpline - 1800 000 599 / (08) 9223 1199
Parenting WA Line - 1800 654 432 / (08) 6279 1200
Sexual Assault Resource Centre - 1800 199 888 / (08) 9340 1828
If you wish to make a suggestion for the addition of a 24/7 helpline or telephone counselling service, please email to christine@divorceresource.com.au.