USEFUL CONTACTS/WEBSITES:

Given that people can be resourceful in times of need and adversity, the following organisations/websites may help answer questions and provide urgently needed guidance on matters relevant to you at this time.

Please note: No responsibility is taken by me for the claims/content made by the organisations listed and their websites. The information is provided purely as a guide to community resources/services which may address common areas of concern raised by enquirers.

Services

Phone Numbers

Websites

Lifeline (crisis line)

13 11 14

http://www.lifeline.org.au

Suicide Helpline Vic

1300 651 251

http://www.suicideline.org.au

Victims of Crime Helpline

1800 819 817

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/victimsofcrime

Victorian Homicide - Victims Support Group

9662 1368

http://www.victoriahomicide.com.au

Crime Victims Support Association

9758 4512

http://www.cvsa.asn.au

Beyond Blue (Depression)

1300 224 636

http://www.beyondblue.org.au

Women's Information & Referral Exchange (WIRE)

1300 134 130

http://www.wire.org.au

Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Service

1800 015 188

http://www.wdvcs.org.au

PANDA (Post and Ante Natal Depression Assoc)

1300 726 306

http://www.panda.org.au

Kid's Helpline

1800 551 800

http://www.kidshelp.com.au

Parentline

13 22 89

http://www.parentline.vic.gov.au

Dads in Distress

1300 853 437

http://www.dadsindistress.asn.au

Stepfamily Hotline

9481 1500

http://www.stepfamily.org.au

Toughlove Victoria Inc

9733 0430

http://www.toughlove.org.au

Men's Referral Service

1800 065 973

http://www.mrs.net.au

Mensline Australia

1300 789 978

http://www.menslineaus.org.au

Seniors Information Vic

1300 135 090

http://www.cota.org.au

Gambler’s Anonymous

9696 6108

http://www.gamblersanonymous.org

Other contacts for services - Local City/Shire Councils, Local Community Health Centres, General Practitioners, Community Information Centres.