A list of recommended services:
National Services
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ACON ACON is NSW's and Australia's largest community-based gay, lesbian bisexual and transgender (GLBT) health and HIV/AIDS organisation. |
Email: [email protected] www.acon.org.au/anti-violence |
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Communicare Inc Psychological Services and Domestic Violence Support |
Phone: (08) 9251 5777 www.communicare.org.au |
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Lifeline 24 hours crisis support for anyone needing emotional support. |
Phone: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au |
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Mindout - The National LGBTI Mental Health and Suicide prevention Project National Project dedicated to working with DSG organisations and mainstream mental health organisations to improve mental health and suicide prevention outcomes for the DSG population. |
Phone: (02) 8568 1120 Email: [email protected] www.lgbthealth.org.au/mindout |
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National LGBTI Health Alliance Information & Resources |
Phone: (02) 8568 1123 Email: [email protected] www.lgbithealth.org.au |
| Organisation Intersex International Australia | www.oiiaustralia.com |
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Womens Domestic Violence Helpline 24 hour counselling and support service for women experiencing family and domestic violence. |
Phone: (08) 9223 1188 Free call: 1800 007 339 |
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Headspace - National Youth Mental Health Association
Headspace helps young people who are going through a tough time. If you're looking for someone to talk to? If you're 12-25, you can get health advice, support and information from headspace. With more than 70 centres around Australia, headspace can help you with:
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Call or check online to find your nearest Headspace Centre
Phone: 03 9027 0100 Email: [email protected] |
| beyondblue Information Line - is an independent, not-for-profit organisation working to increase awareness and understanding of anxiety and depression in Australia and to reduce the associated stigma. |
Phone: 1300 22 4636 |
| Suicide Call Back Service | Phone: 1300 659 467 |
Mens Helplines and Services
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Men’s Info Line –
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Phone: 1800 600 636 |
| Men’s Line - | Phone: 1300 789 978 |
| Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Telephone Counselling & Information Line – | Phone: 1800 18 4527 |
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The Men’s Referral Service (MRS) provides anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referrals to men to help them take action to stop using violent and controlling behaviour. |
Phone: 1300 766 491 |
NSW Services
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Another Closet Dedicated to violence and abuse in DSG relationships. |
24/7 counselling line: 1800 656 463 www.anothercloset.com.au |
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Transgender Anti-Violence Project The mission of the Transgender Anti-Violence Project is to provide education, support, referrals and advocacy in relation to violence and oppression based on gender identity. |
Phone: (02) 9569 2366 or free call 1800 069 115 Email: [email protected] www.tavp.org.au |
| Stanford House - provides a safe, comfortable, restful and home-like atmosphere for people living with HIV/AIDS in need of short-term emergency and respite accommodation. |
Phone: (02) 9519 5362 Fax: (02) 9519 5362 Mobile: 0438 195 362 Email: [email protected] |