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If you are experiencing dating or relationship violence, it's important to know that help is available. Reaching out for support is an important step in protecting your safety and well-being. If you need emergency support, please dial ‘000' for the police or an ambulance.
Below are resources in Australia designed specifically for teens, providing confidential advice, support and services.
1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
National domestic family and sexual violence counselling service offering confidential online and telephone counselling and information 24/7.
Website: 1800RESPECT | Phone: 1800 737 732 | Text: 0458 737 732 | Online chat: https://1800respect.org.au/#chat
Lifeline
Providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with 24-hour access to crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Website: Lifeline | Phone: 13 11 14 | Text: 0477 13 11 14 | Online chat: https://www.lifeline.org.au/chat
13YARN
National crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
Website: 13YARN | Phone: 13 92 76
Kids Helpline
A free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Website: Kids Helpline | Phone: 1800 55 1800 | Online chat: https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling
Headspace
Provides mental health services for young people aged 12 to 25.
Website: Headspace | Phone: 1800 650 890 | Online chat: https://headspace.org.au/my-account/waiting-room/
ReachOut
Offers online mental health services for young people and has options to chat online with peer workers.
Website: ReachOut | Online chat: https://au.reachout.com/peerchat
Youth Law Australia
Every state has laws designed to protect you against all forms of domestic and sexual violence, and you can check these out using YLA.
Website: YLA.org.au
The Line
A unique resource for young people up to 25 years of age, offering information about healthy relationships, consent, and how to recognise abuse.
Website: The Line
QLife
Provides nationwide telephone and web-based chat services to support LGBTQ+ young people who may be experiencing intimate partner violence.
Website: QLife | Phone: 1800 184 527 | Online chat: https://qlife.org.au/
Ask Izzy
A free online directory that helps people find local support services for housing, food, health, money, and crisis support across Australia.
Website: Ask Izzy