Have you been affected by the prolonged National Marriage Equality debate or experienced associated trans, bi or homophobia in the community recently?
There are a range of free counselling services available to help support those who have been affected by these issues. These services have been funded by the Victorian State Government and cover metropolitan, regional and rural areas.
1800 184 527
Free, anonymous telephone and online chat counselling and referral support.
3pm – Midnight
Face to face, phone or Skype based counselling accross Victoria.
For intake call (03) 9865 6700 and ask to speak to the counselling duty worker.
10am - 4pm Monday to Friday
Face to face counselling
Call 1800 542 847 or register online.
Would you like to see someone face to face in your local area? Many local community health services across Victoria have also been funded to provide free counselling in their local area to LGBTI community members and their families impacted the marriage equality debate.
Access Health & Community
Melbourne - Eastern Suburbs
Ballarat Community Health
Ballarat
(03) 5338 4500
Barwon Health
Geelong
(03) 4215 0000
Bass Coast Health
Gippsland
(03) 5671 3333
Casterton Memorial Hospital Community Health
Casterton
(03) 5554 2555
Cobaw Community Health
Macedon Ranges
1300 026 229
cohealth
Melbourne - CBD, Northern Suburbs, Western Suburbs
(03) 9448 6314
Dianella Health
Melbourne - Outer North-Western Suburbs
1300 234 263
Djerriwarrh Health Services
Bacchus Marsh, Melton and Caroline Springs
EACH Social and Community Health
Melbourne
1300 00 3224
Gippsland Lakes Community Health
Gippsland
(03) 5155 8300
Grampians Community Health
The Grampians
(03) 5358 7400
IPC Health
Melbourne - Western Suburbs
Latrobe Community Health Service
Gippsland, Northern Victoria, Western Victoria, Melbourne
1800 242 696
Merri Health
Melbourne - Northern Suburbs
(03) 9388 9933
Nexus Primary Health
Broadford, Kinglake, Wallan & Seymour
1300 77 33 52
North Richmond Community Health
Melbourne - Richmond
(03) 9418 9800
Northern District Community Health
Northern District
Primary Care Connect
Shepparton
(03) 5823 3200
Sunraysia Community Health Services
Mildura
(03) 5022 5444
Swan Hill District Health
Swan Hill
(03) 5033 9300
If you are or someone you know is in crisis right now, please contact:
Suicideline
Free 24/7 telephone or online chat support
1300 651 251 or online.
If you are or someone you know is in danger or needs medical attention call 000 immediately.
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