DVassist can help you find local services for someone you are worried about, through our online service directory. If you can’t find help locally, we also have a comprehensive list of state and national domestic and family violence services providers that you or someone you know can contact.
I know someone who is in danger or has been physically abused:
Call the police on 000 if someone you know is in immediate danger or is being physically abused
- Find and contact a local Crisis Support service in our online directory, or call the WA State Crisis Support line on 1800 199 008 or (08) 9223 1111
- Find local emergency refuge accommodation, police stations and hospital services
I think someone that I know is in an abusive relationship, I want to help but I need some advice:
- Let them know about the DVassist website
- Learn about what you might see or hear
- Learn about what you can do to help
- Find help locally with our online services directory of local domestic violence support services
- If you can’t find help locally in your town, you can also find state and national domestic and family violence support services in our online directory
- Learn more about domestic and family violence and the law
- Get information on how to create safety plan with someone you know and help them pack escape bag check-list
- Learn more about the early warning signs, different types of family and domestic violence, what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like, and the domestic violence cycle
In addition to counselling services, crisis support and emergency accommodation and refuges our online directory can connect you, or someone you know, with other local domestic violence support services in your area, including:
- Everyday necessities such as food, clothing, a mobile phone and wifi access
- Financial and legal advice and support
- Help with education and employment
- Accessing medical and mental health services
- Alcohol and drug help
- Women’s, youth and men’s specific services
- Help with finding refuge for your pets
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