Find out about other services in our community that can provide counselling, information and support. Directions collaborate with other services where applicable to ensure the best possible outcomes when supporting people.
ATODA DirectoryThe Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Association ACT (ATODA) is the peak body representing the non-government and government alcohol, tobacco and other drug sector in the Australian Capital Territory. ATODA seeks to promote health through the prevention and reduction of the harms associated with ATOD.
ACT Health – Alcohol and Drug Services DirectoryACT Health provides alcohol and other drug services directly and through partnerships with community organisations. The services provided range from prevention and treatment to recovery and maintenance and harm minimisation. Consumer and carer participation is encouraged in all aspects of service planning and delivery. The Division works in partnership with consumers, carers and a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.
ACT Health – Mental Health Services DirectoryACT Health provides mental health services directly and through partnerships with community organisations. The services provided range from prevention and treatment to recovery and maintenance and harm minimisation. Consumer and carer participation is encouraged in all aspects of service planning and delivery. The Division works in partnership with consumers, carers and a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.
Domestic Violence Crisis ServiceDomestic Violence Crisis Service provides a variety of services from crisis intervention to community education.
1800 RespectNational Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service Directory.
ACT Police Family Safety and Security InformationACT Policing is strongly committed to protecting the community against family violence. As first responders, they see the devastating effects this behaviour can have on victims, their children, extended family, friends and the whole community.
Canberra Rape Crisis CentreThe Canberra Rape Crisis Centre is a non-government, not for profit, feminist organisation working to eliminate sexual violence against women, young people, children, families and men.
One LinkOneLink has replaced First Point as the central contact for crisis and emergency accommodation. OneLink is Canberra’s central information / access point and will work with you so that you can access the right services and support for you and your family.
Women’s Refuges and Crisis AccommodationACT Government Directory for information and links to women’s refuges and services which can support women in need of crisis accommodation.
ACT Law Society – Community Legal CentresThe ACT Law Society regulates for the benefit of consumers of legal services. This regulatory service includes maintaining professional standards, protecting client and public monies, handling complaints about professional conduct and prosecuting disciplinary matters.
Relationships AustraliaRelationships Australia provides relationship support services to enhance human and family relationships.
MensLineMensLine Australia is the national telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. The service is available from anywhere in Australia and is staffed by professional counsellors, experienced in men’s issues.
Care Inc.Care Inc. is a community organisation set up to ensure low income consumers are treated fairly and have support to overcome debt.
ACT Problem Gambling InformationACT Government directory of problem gambling services.
Women’s Support ServicesACT Government directory of Women’s services
EveryManEveryMan supports men who are at risk of homelessness, living with mental illness or disability, ex-prisoners, perpetrators or survivors of domestic and family violence, men who are socially isolated, having relationship or parenting difficulties, and suffering with depression or anxiety. If you’re a man, or a family member concerned about a man, EveryMan is here for you.
MenslinkMenslink has been supporting young men in the Canberra region for over fifteen years through free counselling, volunteer mentoring and education programs. In that time they’ve helped thousands of young guys get through tough or lonely times with the least amount of pain or harm to themselves or those around them. They help young guys reach their full potential and become the great adult men they want to be. Because we believe everything is possible for them, their families, their mates and our community. All services are free to young guys and their families.