24/7 Crisis support
If you or someone close to you is in distress or immediate danger, call 000 (triple zero) as soon as possible.
Relationships Australia Victoria is not a crisis service.
For free, national, 24/7 support, contact:
- Lifeline – Telephone crisis support and suicide prevention services. Phone 13 11 14
- 1800RESPECT – Sexual assault, domestic and family violence telephone counselling service. Phone 1800 737 732
- Suicide Call Back Service – Telephone and online counselling for people affected by suicide. Phone 1300 659 467
- Beyond Blue - Brief telephone support, information and advice. Phone 1300 22 4636
- MensLine Australia – Telephone and online counselling for men. Phone 1800 737 732
- Kids Helpline – Telephone and online counselling service for young people aged 5-25. Phone 1800 55 1800
Other services that can support you
External resources & links
Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations
Links to external services, cooperatives, networks and gathering places for First Nations peoples.
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News, blogs & media
Disability support services
Links to external services for people with disability, including those who are impacted by the Disability Royal Commission.
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Family and parenting services
Links to external services that support parents and families.
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News, blogs & media
Forced adoption services
Links to external services supporting people affected by forced adoption.
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Government and legal services
Links to Australian and Victorian Government services and departments, and other legal services that can support you.
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Health information and services
Links to online health resources provided by government and health services.
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LGBTIQA+ support services
Links to external services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual and other sexually or gender diverse people and their friends and family.
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Mental health services
Links to external services providing telephone, video and online counselling and information resources about mental health.
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Multicultural services
Links to external services and information for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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Sector, research and accreditation bodies
Links to external resources for professionals, service providers and students.
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Senior services
Links to external services for older adults and their families.
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Social welfare services
Links to external services that can assist you with housing and homelessness, debt, gambling, or alcohol and other drug use.
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Services for people affected by violence, abuse and trauma
Links to external crisis support and other services for people affected by violence and abuse, and for those who perpetrate violence.
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Youth services
Links to external support services available to assist young people with a range of challenges.
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