If you or someone close to you is in distress or immediate danger, please call 000. 

Support is available if you or someone you know has experienced domestic, family and sexual violence. Below is a list of relevant support services. For more information on extra support services in the ACT, visit ACT-Extra-support-services

Domestic Violence Crisis Service

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.

They can help with legal issues including:

• applying for Family Violence Orders

• preparing victim impact statements

• giving evidence in court.

DVCS also has programs for young people and support groups for women.

If you need support from other services DVCS can help you find them.

DVCS is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call 02 6280 0900, email crisis@dvcs.org.au (during business hours) or visit Domestic Violence Crisis Service.

1800RESPECT

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 or visit 1800RESPECT.