Description
1800RESPECT is a national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
Services provided
- Telephone counselling
- Online counselling
Eligibility
Available to anyone in Australia.
How to access
Call (toll free) 1800 737 732
Visit the website
1800RESPECT provides free access to interpreting services for callers who are not confident with English.
The National Relay Service is available to help callers with a hearing or speech impairment.
For:
- users, call 1800 555 677, then ask for 1800 737 732
- Speak and Listen users, call 1800 555 727 then ask for 1800 737 732
- Internet relay users, connect to the National Relay then ask for 1800 737 732.
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is available (24 hours, 7 days) for callers who speak other languages. Call 131 450.
Costs
1800RESPECT is a free service.
Calls are free from landlines.
Calls from mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate.
Website
1800RESPECTTip
- The 1800RESPECTcounselling service is also available to anyone who has family members, friends or work colleagues affected by sexual assault, domestic or family violence.
Important
In an emergency, call triple zero (000).
For crisis counselling, call:
- Lifeline 13 11 14 (Australia wide)
- SuicideLine 1300 651 251 (Victoria only)
- Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (Australia wide).