Community Resources available in Victoria:Lifeline: 13 11 14 24 hr counselling support for anyone experiencing emotional distress. Suicide Helpline: 1300 651 251 24 hr support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Switchboard (Switchboard Victoria): 1800 184 527 3pm to Midnight support for members of the LGBTQI+ communities www.switchboard.org.au 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732 National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support. Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Support Victoria (Safe Steps): 1800 015 188 24 hr family violence crisis support and advice. Directline: 1800 888 236 24 hr confidential alcohol and drug counselling and referral. Victims of Crime Helpline: 1800 819 817 For adult male victims of family violence and victims of violent crime. Centre Against Sexual Assault: 1800 806 292 24 hr counselling, support and referral for women and men who have experienced sexual assault, their friends and families. Child Protection: 13 12 78 For children and young people whose safety is at risk. Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service: 1300 657 380 9am-5pm support for adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse, parents, partners, family and friends as well as professionals who work with them. helpline@blueknot.org.au International Resources specifically about Dissociation: International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation: https://www.isst-d.org/public-resources-home An Infinite Mind: https://www.aninfinitemind.org Beauty After Bruises: https://beautyafterbruises.org Carolyn Spring: Reversing Adversity https://carolynspring.com System Speak: https://www.systemspeak.org |