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Emergency & Crisis Support

In an emergency

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000 now. For 24/7 crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Emergency & Crisis Support

I'm experiencing family violence and need somewhere safe to stay tonight

Family violence crisis accommodation & immediate safety

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1800RESPECT

Government service24/7Australia-wide

National 24/7 counselling, information and referral for domestic and family violence. A counsellor can help you think through safety and connect you with relevant local services. 1800RESPECT does not itself provide emergency accommodation; call Safe Steps for…

No public street address (24/7 national phone, text & online) - serves all Victorians

Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre

24/7All of Victoria

Victoria's statewide 24/7 family and domestic violence crisis service. A specialist can assess your safety, make a safety plan and, where the risk assessment shows it is needed and suitable, arrange crisis accommodation. Call 000 if you or someone else is in i…

No public street address (withheld for client safety, postal GPO Box 4396 Melbourne VIC 3001) - Victoria's statewide 24/7 crisis service

The Orange Door

Government service24/7All of Victoria

Free local family violence and child/family wellbeing support across Victoria. You can contact a local Orange Door by phone, email or in person without a referral. Locations operate 9am-5pm Monday-Friday (closed public holidays); for after-hours crisis support…

Per-hub contacts: orangedoor.vic.gov.au/contact-us

No single street address (network of hubs across Victoria, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm + after-hours referral) - Victoria-wide

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Directory last reviewed 7 September 2026.

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