This free, confidential service for anyone concerned about children at risk offers counseling, information and advice.
The Samaritans - 0345 90 90 90
24-hour confidential emotional support for anyone in crisis. The number given above links up all their branches; or you can use the number of your local branch, which you will find in your phone book.
Careline - 020 8 514 1177
A national confidential counseling line for children, young people and adults on any issue including family, marital and relationship problems, child abuse, rape and sexual assault, depression and anxiety.
Scotland: Scottish Women’s Aid 0131 475 2372
Wales: Welsh Women’s Aid 029 20 390874
Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland Women’s Aid 01232 331818 24hr Helpline
Republic of Ireland: Dublin Women's Aid 003531 8745302 10am - 10pm Mon - Fri 10am - 8pm Sat, Sun
Irish Helpline 1800 341900 (accessible in Ireland only)
AUSTRALIA
NSW - Violence Against Women Specialist Unit - 02 9228 7899
Qld - Office of Domestic Violence Prevention - 07 3224 4477
ACT - Women's Policy - 6207 0961
Tas - Women Tasmania - 03 6233 2208
NT - Office of Women's Policy - 08 8999 6884
WA - Domestic Violence Prevention Unit - 08 9264 1929
Vic - Office of Women's Policy - 03 9651 0530
SA - Department of Human Services - 08 8226 6398
Crisis/ help/ information lines
National Numbers
Translating and interpreting service - 131 450
Lifeline - 131114
Men's Domestic Violence Helpline - 1800 000 599
Family Helpline - 1800 643 000
ACT - Domestic Violence Telephone Service - 02 6248 7800
NSW - Domestic Violence Line - 1800 656 463
NT - Darwin Crisis Line - 1800 019 116 or 08 8981 9227
Qld - Domestic Violence Telephone service - 1800 811 811
SA - Domestic Violence Helpline - 1800 800 098
Tas - Domestic Violence Crisis Service - 1800 015 188 or 03 9373 0123
WA - Crisis Care Unit - 1800 199 008 or 08 9223 1111
