Crisis links
Our podcast deals with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at any time you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Please see below for suggested links for confidential assistance.
Australia
ACT For Kids – Services for children and families who have experienced or are at risk of child abuse and neglect
Kids Helpline – Confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25
1800 Respect – Nationwide service for victims of rape, sexual assault and domestic and family violence
Victim Support Australia – Support for victims of crime
Men’s Line – Service for men with family and relationship concerns
Lifeline Australia – Australia’s leading suicide prevention service
Beyond Blue – Anxiety, depression and suicide prevention support
Headspace – Mental health support for young people under the age of 25
United States
Childhelp – National child abuse hotline
RAINN – The USA’s largest anti-sexual violence organisation
The Hotline – National domestic and family violence hotline
Victim Connect – Resource centre for victims of crime
Lifeline – National Suicide Prevention
Make the Connection – Resource for veterans struggling with issues
United Kingdom
Paladin – National stalking advocacy service
SupportLine – Helpline offering support to child and adult victims of rape, sexual assault and abuse
Refuge – Domestic and family abuse support
Victim Support – Resources for victims of crime
Mind – Mental health support
Sane – Mental health helpline
Canada
Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime
Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres
Ending Violence Association of Canada – Provides resources and links to shelters for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse
The Lifeline Canada Foundation – Mental health and suicide prevention service
Kids Help Phone – Mental health services for children and young adults
New Zealand
It’s not OK – Family violence support and resources
Women’s Refuge – Support for women experiencing domestic and family violence
Victim Support – Support for victims of crime
Lifeline – Mental health support and suicide prevention
Rape Prevention Education – Sexual violence prevention
What’s Up – Free counselling for kids and teens in New Zealand
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