Support Services
If you are in immediate danger Ring – 000 for police or ambulance
The following services advertise that they provide advice, support or assistance for those experiencing domestic/family/sexual violence. We do not guarantee this is a complete list of all available services OR they will all suit your individual circumstances but provide these details as a quick reference for you to start contacting support groups, if you are experiencing or likely to experience domestic or family violence
1800RESPECT
Call: 1800 737 732
Text: 0458 737 732
Visit: 1800respect.org.au
1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800respect.org.au for online chat and video call services – available 24/7
Nureen Hawkesbury Women’s Accommodation & Support Services
Call: 02 4574 8905
Housing & support services for women & children in the Hawkesbury escaping domestic violence or
Homeless or at the risk of homelessness.
The Jerimiah Project (Windsor)
Call: 0416 630 555
Email: info@thejerimiahproject.com.au
Visit: thejerimiahproject.com.au
The Womens Cottage
Drop in: 22 Bosworth Street, Richmond 2753
Call: 02 4578 4190
Email: manager@womenscottage.org.au
Visit: womenscottage.org.au
Hawkesbury Community Outreach Services
Call: 02 4573 2922
Richmond Community Services Inc – Family Support
Call: 02 4588 3504
MensLine Australia
Call: 1300 78 99 78
Visit: mensline.org.au
Free online telephone and counselling service for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), addiction, relationship, stress and wellbeing. Available 24/7.
Kids Helpline
Lifeline
Domestic Violence NSW Service Management
Call: 0435 492 813
Text: 0435 492 813
Visit: dvnswsm.org.au/about-dvsm/
NSW Department of Communities & Justice
Visit: dcj.nsw.gov.au/children-and-families/family-domestic-and-sexual-violence