Support services for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse. About 1800RESPECT 1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service We provide support for people experiencing, or at the risk of experiencing, violence and abuse, their friends and family, and professionals This page contains information on our service and how we operate. Read more…

Lifeline provides compassionate support for people in crisis. No judgement. No conditions. No agenda. Just a human connection to help people get through their darkest moments. Increasingly, our crisis support is taking place across a diverse array of platforms. The 13 11 14 phoneline remains a crucial way for help-seekers to contact us, but at Lifeline, we are passionate about Read more…

The Victorian Poisons Information Centre (VPIC) commenced operation in 1962. It was located at the Royal Children’s Hospital from 1976 to 2008. In August 2008, the centre relocated to the Austin Hospital, to integrate with the Austin Hospital Clinical Toxicology Service. The role of the VPIC is to provide the people of Victoria with advice about what to do if Read more…

The Victorian Poisons Information Centre (VPIC) commenced operation in 1962. It was located at the Royal Children’s Hospital from 1976 to 2008. In August 2008, the centre relocated to the Austin Hospital, to integrate with the Austin Hospital Clinical Toxicology Service. The role of the VPIC is to provide the people of Victoria with advice about what to do if Read more…

Department Human Services After Hours Child Protection Crisis Line Read more…

“Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean and build a new way of life. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using. We suggest that you keep an open mind and Read more…

Better oral health care The dental health program operates a modern family-friendly dental clinic at 2a Gardeners Road, Bentleigh East offering quality dental care. What services do you provide? – Dental check-up and advice – Dental sealants – Teeth cleaning – Fillings – Root canal treatment – Dentures What if I need a specialist? When specialist care is needed, you Read more…

“The Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is Australia’s largest, youth-specific community service organisation. The prime focus of YSAS remains on effective Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment and sector leadership, the organisation also has extensive experience in providing young people and families with services that support improved mental health and improve meaningful community participation.” Read more…

Confidential alcohol & drug counselling and referral in Victoria. Read more…

The services we provide to clients and families during a mental health crisis include: – 24-hour telephone support and triage – outreach (including in-home) assessment and treatment – collaborative care within the Emergency Department and the general hospital wards of the Alfred. Alfred Mental Health Services individuals experiencing acute symptoms of mental ill-health. These might include those struggling with: – Read more…

Launch Housing offers housing crisis a supported pathway out of homelessness. Launch Housing offers Melbournians emergency shelter, crisis accommodation, specialist supports, and rough sleeping services so those at risk can secure a safe home. Read more…

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Qualified counsellors at Kids Helpline are available via WebChat, phone or email anytime and for any reason. Since 1991, Australia’s kids and young people have been turning to our professional, specialised counsellors, no matter who they Read more…