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Find crisis and support services in your state, including legal aid and counselling

1800RESPECT

National DFV and sexual violence counselling. Free, confidential, 24 hours, 7 days, no appointment needed.

Phone: 1800 737 732

Text: 0458 737 732

Online chat and video call: 1800respect.org.au

When you contact 1800RESPECT, a trained counsellor will listen without judgment. You do not have to have made any decisions. You can stay anonymous. They can help you think through your situation, connect you with services near you, and support you to make a safety plan if that is what you want.

If you have limited English: call 13 14 50 and ask for 1800RESPECT.

If you are Deaf or hard of hearing: TTY 133 677 or use the National Relay Service.

Other national services

PANDA

Australia's only national perinatal mental health helpline. Pregnancy through first year postpartum. Mon-Sat (hours vary).

1300 726 306
13YARN

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support. Culturally safe. 24/7.

13 92 76
Full Stop Australia

Trauma-specialist DFV and sexual violence counselling. 24/7. Includes Rainbow Helpline (1800 497 212) for LGBTIQA+ community.

1800 385 578
Lifeline

Crisis support and suicide prevention. 24/7.

13 11 14
Kids Helpline

For young people aged 5 to 25. 24/7.

1800 55 1800
QLife

LGBTIQA+ peer support and referral. 3pm to midnight daily.

1800 184 527
Gidget Foundation

Free perinatal psychological counselling (bulk-billed via Medicare with GP referral). Telehealth available nationally.

1300 851 758
ForWhen

Perinatal mental health navigation service. Mon-Fri 9am to 4:30pm.

1300 24 23 22
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)

Free interpreting for non-English speakers accessing any service. 160+ languages. 24/7.

131 450
Leaving Violence Program

Up to $5,000 financial support for anyone leaving violence, regardless of visa status or gender. Business hours.

1800 253 283
MensLine Australia

For men dealing with relationship difficulties, including men who are being harmed. 24/7.

1300 78 99 78

You are not alone. Knowing your options gives you more control, and support is available whenever you are ready.

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Free, confidential, 24/7