Getting Help
If you are worried about your behaviour causing problems for your relationship or if you are not safe to be around, reach out. Help and support is available to help make the changes needed so you can be safe around your partner and family.
It takes strength and courage to admit using violence or control, which is the first step towards changing your behaviour.
IN AN EMERGENCY, ALWAYS CALL TRIPLE ZERO (000)
Services That Can Help
| NAME | SERVICE | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s Referral Service STATEWIDE | Counselling service available to men and families that provides telephone counselling, online chat, information and referrals to local services. Available 24 hours | Call 1300 766 491 |
| Engender Equality STATEWIDE | Counselling and support service for people affected by family violence, including women who use violence. Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Out of business hours by appointment | Call 03 6278 9090 |
| Defendant Health Liaison Service STATEWIDE | Service for people who have been involved in a family violence incident and have been issued with a Police Family Violence Order (PFVO) or a Family Violence Order (FVO). Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm | Call 0419 009 628 (SOUTH) Call 0437 589 627 (NORTH) Call 0400 066 169 (NORTH WEST) |
| Men Engaging New Strategies (MENS) Program STATEWIDE | Program delivered by Relationships Australia Tasmania for men who have hurt or abused their partners or ex-partners and are ready to take responsibility for their behaviour. Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm | Call 1300 364 277 www.tas.relationships.org.au/services/men-engaging-new-strategies-mens-program |
| MensLine Australia NATIONAL | Telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns. Available 24 hours | Call 1300 789 978 |
For information about other services available to provide help, support and information, including housing and accommodation, health and legal services, please visit the Information and Resources pages below.