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This website discusses domestic and family violence and coercive control.
Call Triple Zero (000) and ask for Police if you are in a dangerous or life-threatening situation.
If you don't want to speak to the police you can also call DV Connect on 1800 811 811 or 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
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Mental health support
Head to Health (www.headtohealth.gov.au) is an online resource to help all Australian’s access the mental health and wellbeing services that are right for them, making it easier to navigate and choose the most suitable care options, including face-to-face, phone or on-line service delivery. The website provides phone numbers for a variety of 24/7 crisis support services and other free support and counselling services.
1300 MH CALL (1300 642 255) mental health access line - is a confidential mental health telephone triage service that provides the first point of contact to public mental health services for Queenslanders and can provide support, information, advice and referral , including in a mental health emergency or crisis.
Find out how to contact a mental health service and access counselling, and where to get after hours medical help.
If you or someone you care about is distressed, in crisis, suicidal or needs someone to talk to, help is available. These services provide confidential, non-judgmental support.
Find out where to get mental health support and counselling or explore information about mental health and wellbeing.
Get mental health support and counselling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Find out more about taking care of yourself if you are experiencing domestic and family violence.
Drugs and alcohol
Find information about help lines, counselling and support groups to help in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction.
Treatment services are available to help people recover from problematic alcohol and other drug use.
If you are concerned about your own or someone else's drug use, find out about available support options.
The Breakthrough for Families program helps families of people affected by ice and other drugs to obtain information, develop support strategies and connect to treatment and other services.
Find out about health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Find out more about taking care of yourself if you are experiencing domestic of family violence.
Sexual violence or abuse
If you are supporting someone who has just been a victim of sexual violence, phone Triple Zero (000) and get them to the emergency department at your local hospital as soon as possible.
If you have been impacted by sexual assault, rape or sexual violence, it is important to know there are a range of help and support options available. Nobody asks or deserves to be a victim of sexual violence. It is not your fault, and you are not to blame.
If someone you care about has experienced sexual violence here are some ways that you can support them.
Find out how to get help and advice for child sexual abuse.
There are support services if you’ve been a victim of a violent crime in Queensland including domestic violence and sexual assault.
Women living with a disability
If you are a women living a disability, here are the steps you can take to seek help if you are experiencing family or domestic violence.
Find other counselling and support groups for Queensland women.
Elder abuse
Elder abuse is any act within a relationship of trust which results in harm to an older person. It can be emotional, psychological, financial, physical or sexual abuse, or neglect.
If you are experiencing elder abuse, or suspect that an older person is being abused, it is important to know that help is available.
Get help and confidential advice for elder abuse.
Young people
Search for a youth support service in your area if you are aged 8 to 21 and having trouble with any aspect of your life such as housing, education, or family.