If you are in a life-threatening or urgent situation, phone Triple Zero (000) and ask for the police.
For non-urgent police attendance phone 131 444.
Women
- Call the 24 hour Domestic Violence Crisis Line on 1800 800 098 for crisis counselling, support and referral to safe accommodation.
- 1800RESPECT - phone 1800 737 732 for sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling.
- Women's Information Service - phone 8303 0590 for referrals to domestic violence services and for safety information.
Pregnancy
Information about domestic violence and pregnancy and a list of support services available in South Australia - Women's and Children's Health Network.
Sexual assault
- Yarrow Place - phone 8226 8777 or toll-free 1800 817 421 (after hours 8226 8787) for services for rape and sexual assault victims.
- 1800RESPECT - phone 1800 737 732 for sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling.
Men
- MensLine Australia - phone 1300 78 99 78 to manage conflict and anger, relationship issues and violence in the home.
- 1800RESPECT - phone 1800 737 732 for sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling.
Teenagers
- Kids Helpline - phone 1800 55 1800 for a free and confidential counselling service for young people from 5-25.
- The Line - information about healthy relationships.
- Services, support lines and resources for teens - Women's and Children's Health Network.
Seniors
- Elder Abuse Prevention phone line - 1800 372 310.
- Help and advice for seniors - on this website.
- Aged Rights Advocacy Service - promoting and protecting the rights of older people.
Legal support
- Legal Services Commission of South Australia - phone 1300 366 424 for free preliminary legal information, advice and referrals.
- Women's Legal Service - phone 8221 5553 for free legal advice and information.
- Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service - phone 1800 842 846 for assistance with an intervention order or related matter.
Related information
Other websites
- Domestic violence - SA Police
- Forms of domestic violence - Women's Safety Services SA