Description
The Sexual Assault Services Victoria supports women, men and young people who have been sexually assaulted. They also support non-offending family members, partners and friends. Sexual Assault Crisis Line Tel. 1800 806 292 give access to confidential telephone counselling, support and referral 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Services provided
Sexual Assault Services Victoria provide the following services:
- Telephone helpline
- Advice or counselling
- Crisis support
- Health information
- Help for young people
- Telephone counselling
- Referrals
- Health service referral
- Sexual assault counselling
- Information and advocacy
- Community education and training
Eligibility
Anyone in Victoria who has been sexually assaulted, as well as non-offending family members, partners and friends.
How to access
Call 1800 806 292.
Visit the Sexual Assault Crisis .
The National Relay Service is available to help callers who are d/Deaf, or find it hard to hear or speak to hearing people on the phone.
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS is available (24 hours, 7 days) for callers who speak other languages. Call 131 450.
Costs
- Calls are free from landlines.
- Calls from mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate. Ask the counsellor to return your call.
Website
Sexual Assault Services VictoriaTip
Sexual Assault Services Victoria (SASVic) is the newly incorporated and expanded peak body for sexual assault and harmful sexual behaviour services. Previously known as CASA Forum.
Important
- If your life is in immediate danger, always call triple zero (000).
- Preference for counselling is given to people who have been sexually assaulted within the last two weeks.
Complaints
- Health Complaints , Complaints and Information, call 1300 582 113
- Victorian , call (03) 9613 6222 or 1800 806 314 (regional areas).