Family violence - support for men
Should you need support to help stop using violence against your family, there’s help available. All of these services listed also provide personal support around relationships and family.
This page also contains information for men who may be experiencing violence in their relationships.
If you are fearful or feel unsafe or know someone who maybe experiencing family violence call 000 if in immediate danger or call Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 for advice 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Support services for men experiencing family violence and those using violence who wish to change their behaviour.
- The Orange Door - 1800 312 8209:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday (except public holidays) Support for people experiencing violence. People of any age gender sexuality culture and ability are welcome.
- Dardi Munwurro - 1800 435 799 24 hours 7 days Aboriginal Men’s Healing and behaviour change
- No to Violence Men’s Referral Service - 1300 766 491 8:00am to 9:00pm Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm on weekends The Men’s Referral Service is for:
- men who are using controlling behaviour towards a partner or family member
- women seeking information about men’s use of family violence
- friends family or colleagues of people who may be using or experiencing family violence
- professionals wishing to support a client who is using or experiencing family violence
- MensLine - 1300 789 978 24 hours 7 days Telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns - here to help anywhere anytime
- Bethany Community Support - Family violence services for men - 03 5278 81229:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday Programs counselling and support to people experiencing family violence and those wishing to change behaviour.
Emotional mental health and wellbeing support
- Beyond Blue - 1300 224 63624 hours 7 days Support information and advice.
- Bethany Community Support - 03 5278 81229:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday Programs counselling and support to people experiencing family violence and those wishing to change behaviour.
- Barwon Health Mental Health Services - 1300 094 18724 hours 7 days The ACCESS Team assist people who may have a complex or serious mental illness and are in crisis.
- ParentLine - 132 2898:00am to midnight 7 days (includes public holidays) Telephone counselling and support service for all Victorian parents and carers of children from 0-18 years.
- LifeLine Australia - 131 11424 hours 7 days Crisis support. Suicide prevention.
- Gamblers Help - 1800 858 85824 hours 7 days For counselling and support services related to gambling.
- DirectLine - 1800 888 23624 hours 7 days Information counselling and referral for alcohol and drug issues.