Support services for adults, children, and young people.

We know that things can get tough. We know that there are times when we as adults spend the vast majority of time looking after others that we often forget, or neglect, to look after ourselves. Below are a number of links and resources for adults, families, and for young people to access if additional support is needed.

Geelong based support services

The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre
03 5222 4318
9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays) plus 24hour crisis response.
Support for all people impacted by sexual assault and support for women, children and young people impacted by family violence. People of any age, gender, sexuality, culture and ability are welcome.

The Orange Door
1800 312 820
9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
People of any age, gender, sexuality, culture and ability are welcome.

Meli
03 5278 8122
9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Programs, counselling and support to people experiencing family violence and those wishing to change behaviour.

Barwon Community Legal Service
1300 430 599
9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Provides free legal help to people experiencing or who have experienced family violence. Assistance with Family Violence Intervention Orders, and advice on related legal issues i.e. parenting arrangements, child support, issues with housing, Centrelink, fines or debts, separation or divorce.

Phone and web-based services

Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre
1800 015 188 or 03 9322 3555
24 hours, 7 days
Support, accommodation, emergency accommodation and case management.

1800 RESPECT
1800 737 732
24 hours, 7 days
Information, counselling and support.

Sexual Assault Crisis Line
1800 806 292
5:00pm to 9:00am, 7 days
After hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault.

Women's Information Referral Exchange Inc (WIRE)
1300 134 130
9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Free support, referral and information for all Victorian women, non-binary and gender-diverse people

Support for young people

Meli
03 5226 8900
1800 825 955 (after hours homelessness support)
9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
BCYF has a number of supports for young people aged 12 to 25, who are needing help in areas including mental health, homelessness and family reconciliation.

Kids Helpline
1800 551 800
24 hours, 7 days
No matter the reason, contact anytime.

Headspace
03 5222 6690
9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
eHeadspace 9:00am to 1:00am, 7 days
Free online and phone support and counselling to young people, 12 to 25 years and their families and friends. If you’re based in Australia and going through a tough time, they can help.

Emotional, mental health, and wellbeing support

Beyond Blue
1300 224 636
24 hours, 7 days
Support, information and advice.

Meli
03 5278 8122
9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Programs, counselling and support to people experiencing family violence and those wishing to change behaviour.

Barwon Health Mental Health Services
1300 094 187
24 hours, 7 days
The ACCESS Team assist people who may have a complex or serious mental illness and are in crisis.

ParentLine
13 22 89
8:00am to midnight, 7 days (includes public holidays)
Telephone counselling and support service for all Victorian parents and carers of children from 0-18 years.

LifeLine Australia
13 11 14
24 hours, 7 days
Crisis support. Suicide prevention.

Gambler's Help
1800 858 858
24 hours, 7days
For counselling and support services related to gambling.

DirectLine
1800 888 236
24 hours, 7 days
Information, counselling and referral for alcohol and drug issues.

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