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Emergency help or support
This website discusses domestic and family violence and coercive control.
Call Triple Zero (000) and ask for police if you are in a dangerous or life-threatening situation.
If you don't want to speak to the police, you can also call DVConnect on 1800 811 811 or 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Find other support options.
Use our service finder to locate domestic and family violence support services funded by the Queensland Government.
Other agencies and organisations may provide:
- help to report abuse
- help to get housing and safe accommodation support
- mental health services and treatment options
- legal help or advice
- financial assistance.
All support services
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1300MHCALL
A confidential mental health telephone triage service that provides the first point of contact to public mental health services to Queenslanders.
Phone: 1300 642 255
Website: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/mental-health/help-lines/1300-mh-call
13YARN
Provides crisis support 24/7 to yarn with you without judgement and provide a confidential, culturally safe space to yarn about your needs, worries or concerns.
Email: enquiries@13yarn.org.au
Phone: 13 92 76
Website: https://www.13yarn.org.au/
1800 NQSAFE
1800 NQSAFE delivers immediate, localised and culturally-informed support to people impacted by domestic and family violence. The free and confidential helpline operates 24/7 and can connect people with information, advice and immediate support and response.
Email: townsville_mtisa@uccommunity.org.au
Phone: 1800 677 233
1800RESPECT
A national service providing counselling to people affected by sexual assault, domestic violence or family violence. You can phone this service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Email: 1800RESPECTenquiries@health.telstra.com
Phone: 1800 737 732
Website: https://www.1800respect.org.au
54 Reasons - Mt Isa and Gulf Region
Provides support to people who are impacted by domestic and family violence, including children's domestic violence counselling, sexual violence counselling and men's behaviour change programs. Court-based support. Service types are delivered in specific locations.
Email: dfvreferrals@54reasons.org.au
Phone: 07 4749 1901
Website: https://www.54reasons.org.au/
Nawamba House
Domestic and family violence support service providing short-term and long-term accommodation, support and referral for woman and children in Mount Isa. Referrals may include legal assistance, counselling, education, housing and social support.
Email: info@aidrwa.org.au
Phone: 07 4749 4088
Website: https://aidrwa.org.au/
Act for Kids
Provides evidence-led professional therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm. Services include integrated therapy, support to vulnerable families, special workshops to empower kids and safe houses in remote Aboriginal communities.
Phone: 07 3850 3200
Website: https://www.actforkids.com.au/
ADIS
Provides 24/7 confidential support service for people with alcohol and other drug concerns, their loved ones and health professionals.
Phone: 1800 177 833
Website: https://adis.health.qld.gov.au/
Anglicare Southern Queensland - Living Without Violence Program
Provides information and intervention programs for men who use violence in their personal relationships.
Email: mhfw@anglicaresq.org.au
Phone: 1300 114 397
Apunipima Cape York Health Council
The Men's Support Program provides a holistic approach to strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, aged 16 or above, who are affected by alcohol and/or who perpetrate domestic and family violence.
Email: communications@apunipima.org.au
Phone: 07 4037 7100
Website: https://www.apunipima.org.au/