NSW Health Sexual Assault Services

Indigo House, Richmond Sexual Assault Service, Lismore (02) 6620 2970

Accessing Victim Services Counselling

Free counselling for victims of crime

https://www.victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/Pages/vss/vs_counselling/vs_counselling-about.aspx

 

Speak to your GP about accessing a mental health care plan providing 10 counselling session with possible extension.

 

Blueknot Foundation

Blueknot Foundation's website provides tips on how to seek out a suitable therapist, as well as contact detials of providers who identify skills and experience in this area. Blueknot also provides phone and email based support for adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse, as well as for their supporters and the professionals who work with them. Survivors can access one hour of free specialised phone counselling per week, though this is not always possible on demand or with the same counsellor. 

Phone: 1300 657 380

Available: 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week

Website: https://www.blueknot.org.au

 

1800 RESPECT

1800 RESPECT provides confidential sexual assault and family and domestic violence counselling via phone and webchat. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Phone: 1800 737 732

Available: 24/7

Website: 1800respect.org.au

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Bravehearts

Bravehearts Information and Support Line can be accessed by anyone wanting information or support relating to child sexual assault. 

Phone: 1800 272 831

Available: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday 

Website: www.bravehearts.org.au

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Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre

Provides legal advice and assistance with applications for Victims Services, Tenancy Advice and Advocacy, Domestic Violence Court Advocacy.

Email: legal@northernriversclc.org.au

Legal Service: 6621 1000 or 1800 689 889

Tenants Advice: 6621 1022 or 1800 649 135

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NSW Victim Services

Victim Access Line 1800 633 063 (Mon-Fri 9-5pm) 

Aboriginal Contact Line 1800 019 123 (Mon-Fri 9-5pm) 

Website: www.victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au

Email: vs@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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For LGBTIQ women:

Q Life (LGBTIQ Counselling) 1800 184 527 (3-12 pm)

ACON Northern Rivers

Office Hours:
Due to the current COVID-19 situation, we have reduced opening hours until further notice. Temporary opening hours are 10am-2pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Tel: 02 6622 1555
Freecall: 1800 633 637
Email: northernrivers@acon.org.au

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For people living with disabilities:

Translation services and help for people with disabilities

Translating and Interpreting Service

For callers who require a translating or interpreting service.

Phone 13 14 50 and ask them to contact the phone number of the service you want to get in touch with.

National Relay Service

For callers who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech impairment.

TTY/Voice Calls: Phone 133 677 and ask them to contact the number of the service you want to connect with.

Speak and Listen: Phone 1300 555 727 and ask them to contact the number of the service you want to connect with

NSW Rape Crisis Counselling Service - Phone: 1800 424 017

24/7 telephone and online trauma counselling for anyone in NSW whose life has been impacted by sexual violence.

 

What To Expect:

• Once you contact the service you will meet with one of the group facilitators who will show you the group space and tell you a bit more about the group. If you think you would like to continue, the facilitator will then talk more about your hopes for attending the group and the things that support you in your life. You are in control of how much you do or don’t share. Research indicates that talking about the details of the abuse isn’t always helpful and isn’t necessary in order to move closer to healing. Pathways to Healing brings contemporary research and creativity in order to