Should you feel that you and your family require support, the following services can provide you with practical, non-judgmental information, advice, confidential peer support and counselling.
Please consult your General Practitioner (GP) for further information and to ask for referrals if required.
If your life is in danger or a person is highly distressed, feeling unsafe and you think they are a risk to you or themselves, dial 000 for immediate assistance.
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National support services
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army assists families experiencing a sudden crisis in need of financial assistance (Food, Referrals, Casework, Advocacy, Emergency Relief).
SA: (08) 8130 6188
Lifeline
Lifeline provides a telephone and online service for anyone who is experiencing a personal crisis, contemplating suicide or caring for someone in crisis.
13 11 14 (Operates 24/7)
1800 Respect
Dial for sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals.
1800 737 732 (Operates 24/7)
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue provides a confidential phone or online service offering support and counselling by trained mental health professionals.
1300 22 46 36 (Operates 24/7)
Blue Knot Foundation
Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service provides specialist trauma counselling, support, information and referrals to adults who have experienced childhood trauma.
1300 657 380 (9am-5pm M-S)
Support services in South Australia
Mental Health Triage Service
Is the main point of access for mental health services in SA and is staffed by mental health clinicians who can assess and refer you to appropriate services.
13 14 65 (Operates 24/7)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Is a free community-based mental health service provided through SA Health’s Women’s and Children’s Health Network. They provide mental health services to infants, children, adolescents and perinatal women.
1300 222 647
Department for Child Protection, South Australia
Provides a range of services which provide additional support, health services and counselling to families, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. (08) 8124 4185
Child Abuse Report Line: 13 14 78
Relationships Australia, South Australia
Provides services supporting children and young people, adults, couples and families.
1300 364 277
Parent Helpline SA
Is a telephone information service that provides information to parents of children aged 0-12 years on health, behaviour and relationships.
1300 364 100 (Operates 24/7)
Support for children and young people
Kids Helpline
offers a free, confidential telephone and online counselling service for young people aged 5-25 years.
1800 55 1800 (Operates 24/7)
Bravehearts
Offers a free telephone service providing information, counselling and support to those affected by child sexual abuse.
1800 272 831 (8.30am-4.30pm M-F)
Act for Kids
Provides free therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced, or are at risk of, child abuse and neglect. They also provide support for parents and family members who may be feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope.
Australian Childhood Foundation
Provides support to children and families affected by abuse, family violence and neglect and offers counselling, therapeutic care, research activities and parenting education.
1300 381 581
Headspace
Provides free, confidential telephone or online mental health support to 12-25 year-olds or their families. Visit the website to find a headspace centre in your state. 1800 650 890
Reachout
Is an online service that provides information, support and resources about mental health issues for young people and their parents.
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If you are concerned about your child’s mental health or behaviour, speak to your GP. Your GP can provide you with an appropriate counselling referral or further information on any of the above services and more.
Please note, neither the Australian Federal Police nor the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation recommends or endorses any of the listed services. This information is provided should you feel you require assistance or support.
