Experiencing domestic and family violence can be overwhelming, and it is difficult to know what to do once you realise it is happening to you. You are not alone, and we are here to help you.
If you recognise that you are in a relationship in which you are experiencing domestic and family violence, but do not know what to do next, you might like to click through to the below links:
I am affected by domestic or family violence and I need to leave now
- Call the police on 000 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger.
- Call the Crisis Care WA helpline on 1800 199 008 or (08) 9223 1111.
If you need to leave immediately, enact your safety plan and if you can, take your mobile phone and escape bag (but only if it safe to do so).
Our online directory can help you find local:
I am affected by domestic or family violence and I would like to speak to someone anonymously
We understand that living in a small town in regional Western Australia might mean that you do not want your situation to be made known to other people, for a variety of reasons. Further, the people who may be available to help you might be people that either you, or the person using violence, already know. If this is your situation, you may wish to consider the following options:
- For 24-hour confidential information, counselling and support for family and domestic violence please call 1800 Respect on 1800 737 732.
- Use our online services directory to find other local, national and state numbers and resources that can assist you confidentially in a variety of ways, including with counselling, financial, legal, mental health and drug and alcohol support.
I am experiencing domestic or family violence and I would like to find someone to help me, locally
We know that finding local and relevant help in regional Western Australia may be difficult, but you are not alone. DVassist is here to help. We can help you find local, relevant domestic violence service providers in your area, including:
- domestic and family violence counselling and advice
- emergency refuge and accommodation
- financial and legal advice
- medical services
- drug and alcohol support
- mental health support
I am experiencing domestic or family violence, but I cannot leave
If you are experiencing domestic violence, there may be a variety of reasons why you cannot leave, and either need or want to stay with the person using violence. There are a range of options and resources available to help you if you are in this situation.
If this is your situation, you may wish to consider the following options:
- For 24-hour confidential information, counselling and support for family and domestic violence please call 1800 Respect on 1800 737 732.
- Use our online services directory to find local, state and national help that you might need such as:
- The DVassist website has information that may help you with:
- planning your safety
- packing an escape bag
