Other services that can help

Safe Steps was formerly the Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Service.

• Ph: 1800 015 188 (free call)
  Hours: 24 hours.

You can also call (03) 9322 3555 or visit the Safe Steps website.

MensLine Australia is a professional support and information service for men. They have resources to help men recognise and stop using violence or abuse. They also have advice and support for men who are experiencing violence in their family or relationships.

• Ph: 1300 78 99 78
  Hours: 24 hours.

MensLine Australia also offers online and video counselling. For more information on their services, visit the MensLine Australia website.

Free, 24-hour phone and online counselling service for 5 to 25 year olds.

• Ph: 1800 551 800
  Hours: 24 hours.

You can get help from Kids Helpline through phone, email and web chat counselling. Learn more about their services on the Kids Helpline website.

1800 RESPECT is a national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service for people living in Australia.

• Ph: 1800 737 732 (free call)
  Hours: 24 hours.

You can also connect to an online counsellor from their website. Visit the 1800 RESPECT website to learn more about their services.

Call the Child Protection Emergency Service if you believe a child needs to be protected from abuse or neglect.

• Ph: 13 12 78 (free call)
  Hours: 24 hours.

You can also visit Child protection on our DFFH Services website for more information.

The Men's Referral Service helps men take action to stop using violent or controlling behaviour. The service provides anonymous and confidential telephone counselling.

• Ph: 1300 766 491 (free call)
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 9 pm; Saturday to Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm.

You can also visit the No to Violence website.

Lifeline helps people experiencing a personal crisis with support and suicide prevention services.

• Ph: 13 11 14 (free call)
  Hours: 24 hours.

Or visit the Lifeline website.

Lifeline also has an online crisis support chat service. This one-on-one crisis web chat is open every day from 8 pm to 4 am. Hours from 23 September are 7pm to midnight.

You can also use their service finder tool to find free or low cost health and community services near you.

The Suicide Call Back Service provides free professional telephone and online counselling for anyone feeling suicidal or affected by suicide.

• Ph: 1300 659 467 (free call)
  Hours: 24 hours.

Or visit the Suicide Call Back Service website.

You can also use their online counselling service. This offers text-based online counselling with a professional counsellor. It's free and operates 24 hours.

Melbourne City Mission's Frontyard Youth Service is for young people between 12 and 25 years. Services include:

• Housing support
• Health services
• Education and training
• Family support.

Services are free and you can drop in at their office at 19 King Street, Melbourne without an appointment. Visit the Melbourne City Mission's Frontyard Youth Service page for more information.

The Victorian Government's Youth Central website is for young people aged 12 to 25. It has information on a range of topics including study, health, jobs, housing and money.

MensLine Australia provides support, information and referrals to men with family and relationship concerns.

• Ph: 1300 78 99 78
  Hours: 24 hours.

They also provide online counselling and video counselling. For more information about the services they offer, visit the MensLine Australia website.

The Family Relationships Online website has information to help with family issues from building better relationships to dispute resolution. You can find services that may be able to help you. There is also a list of family relationship centres where you can get advice and information – use your postcode to find one near you.

The Family Relationship Advice Line is a national telephone service for families experiencing relationship or separation issues.

• Ph: 1800 050 321 (free call)
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am–8 pm, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm. Closed on Australian public holidays.

A service for people concerned about a relative or friend using alcohol or other drugs, or gambling. The service operates 24 hours, seven days a week. The helpline is staffed by volunteers with experience of alcohol and other drug issues, and gambling within their family.

• Ph: 1300 660 068
  Hours: 24 hours.

Or learn more about the Family Drug & Gambling Help program on the Self Help Addiction Resource website.

Our Health website has more information about alcohol and other drug treatment services.

This phone service gives people access to drug and alcohol counselling, information and referral to services.

• Ph: 1800 888 236 (free call)
  Hours: 24 hours.

Visit the DirectLine website for more information on their services.