Finding Help:
FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE AND URGENT ASSISTANCE CALL 000
NATIONAL HELP LINES
Mensline Australia
1300 78 99 78
Mensline Australia supports men who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties, including men who want to address behaviours that impact negatively upon their relationships. Mensline Australia offers anonymous telephone support, information and referral for men and those concerned for the well being of the men in their life nationally, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the cost of a local call.
This hotline guarantees a confidential discussion with an experienced counsellor.
www.australiasaysno.gov.au
Life Line
13 11 14
www.lifeline.org.au
24 Hour Kids Help Line
1800 551 800
For young people, the 24 hour Kids Help Line may be a preferred choice.
www.kidshelp.com.au
Relationships Australia
1300 364 277
Relationships
Australia is a leading provider of professional services to support
relationships. We have been providing services (counselling, mediation
and a host of other services) across Australia for over 50 years. They
are a non-aligned, not-for-profit, community-based organisation
committed to enhancing the lives of communities, families and
individuals and supporting positive and respectful relationships.
Translating and Interpreting Service
13 14 50
If you do not
speak English well and you wish to talk with a counsellor, call the
Translating and Interpreting Service and ask them to contact the
Helpline for you.
Dalee Counsel - Online Counselling Support
Confidential
and professional online counselling, including live counselling chat
and email counselling, for personal, relationship and family issues.
See www.onlinecounsellingsupport.com.au for counselling and support.
HELP IN YOUR STATE
ACT
Men's Link
(02) 6239 4699
Men's Link is a community organisation that promotes the value, well-being and social participation of young men. It is a service available to support young men aged 12 - 25.
Canberra Men's Centre
(02) 6230 6999
Canberra's Men Centre is an information and referral service based in the ACT.
Violence Against Women Helpline
1800 200 526
QLD
Domestic Violence Helpline for Men
1800 600 636 (9am till midnight)
Domestic Violence Helpline for Women
1800 811 811 (24hrs)
VIC
Men’s Referral Service
Men in Victoria concerned about their use of violence or aggression can phone the Men's Referral Service:
03 9428 2899 OR 1800 065 973 Tollfree (12pm - 9pm, Mon to Fri)
www.ntv.net.au
E-mail: mrs@ntv.net.au
WIRE
Women's Information provides free information, support and referrals to women across Victoria.
WIRE services include phone support service, a walk-in centre, and comprehensive, searchable website.
1300 134 130 (9am to 5pm Mon to Fri)
www.wire.org.au
WA
Crisis Care
(08) 9223 1111 or 1800 199 008 (24 hours)
Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline
(08) 9223 1188 or 1800 007 339 (24 hours)
Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline
(08) 9223 1199 or 1800 000 599 (24 hours)