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