Cedar Health Service
The Cedar Health Service (external site) (external site) provides holistic health support to people 16 years and older who have been subjected to abusive and unsafe behaviour from a partner or ex-partner.
The service is free and focuses on specialised healthcare that addresses the impacts of domestic and family violence.
It is inclusive and open to everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or cultural/linguistic background.
Phone: (08) 8444 0700
Address: 47 Dale Street, Port Adelaide
Domestic Violence Crisis Line
The Domestic Violence Crisis Line can help by:
- developing safety management strategies that suit your unique situation
- linking you with tools that promote safety and technology security
- facilitating access for you and your children to safe accommodation
- providing domestic and family violence counselling over the phone
- providing information and referrals to accommodation, police, legal, housing, specialised counselling and financial supports available
- supporting you to remain safe at home.
Phone: 1800 800 098 (Free call 24 hours)
Due to the volume of calls the crisis line receives, leave a message rather than stay on hold. A specialist counsellor will return your call at a safe time nominated by you.
Lifeline
Lifeline (external site) (external site) is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Phone: 13 11 14
If you find it hard to talk, you can also text 0477 13 11 14. Lifeline Text is available 6.00pm - Midnight (AEST), 7 days a week.
You can also access support via online chat (external site) (external site) from 7pm to Midnight (Syd time) 7 days.
Mental Health Triage Service (24 hours)
The SA Health Mental Health Triage Service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This service:
- is the main point of access into mental health services
- can provide advice and information in a mental health emergency or crisis situation
- is staffed by mental health clinicians
- will assess and refer to response teams where appropriate.
Phone: 13 14 65
Shine SA Sexual Healthline
ShineSA(external site) (external site) is a confidential service where you can talk to someone about your sexual health.
The service is available Monday to Friday, from 9am to 12.30pm.
Phone: 1300 883 793 or 1800 188 171 (country callers only)
They also provide clinical and counselling services. To make an appointment phone 8300 5300
Shine SA - With Respect
Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) Counselling Service for LGBTIQA+ People
This new service provides free professional and specialised counselling and support for LGBTIQA+ people who have been impacted by family, domestic or sexual violence.
This service is available to anyone over 16 and is located at SHINE SA Woodville, on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. This service is also located at SHINE SA Hyde Street Practice, Adelaide on Tuesdays 9am – 5pm, by appointment only.
Referrals aren't needed. To make an appointment phone 8300 5300.
Learn more: With Respect - SHINE SA