The YWCA Domestic Violence Support Service is a free and confidential service. They help women and children impacted by domestic and family violence. You can get information and advice to help you stay safe.

You can also get help to understand your legal options, including applying for a Family Violence Order.

1800RESPECT is confidential. You can get free counselling, information and support if you are experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence.

1800RESPECT is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1800 737 732 to reach them.

The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre can help you if you have experienced sexual violence. This includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, child sexual assault or sexualised behaviour. It doesn’t matter if the violence happened recently or a long time ago.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women can get culturally sensitive support through the CRCC Nguru Program.

CRCC are available 24 hours if you are dealing with the police, criminal justice system or the health system.

Call 02 6247 2525 or message 0488586518 to reach them.

Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) is a specialist service. DVCS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you in an emergency. They can come to you if the police attend a violent incident.

DVCS also help you safety plan, find somewhere to stay or support you to be safe at home.