Held With Hope

Safety support · Australia

You don’t have to face this alone.

If someone is hurting, threatening, watching or controlling you, support is available. You don’t have to be sure what to call it to ask for help.

In immediate danger?

Call Triple Zero for police, fire or ambulance.

Call 000

Choose how you’d like help

1800RESPECT · Available 24/7

Talk to someone

Speak with a counsellor about what’s happening and possible next steps.

1800 737 732Call 1800RESPECTChoose a place where you won’t be overheard.

Prefer to text?

Message a counsellor when speaking out loud isn’t an option.

0458 737 732Text 1800RESPECTMessages and notifications may be visible on linked devices.

Chat online

Use 1800RESPECT’s web chat to talk with a counsellor in writing.

Through their websiteGo to online chat ↗Choose the chat icon on their website. Your visit may appear in browser history.

Support near you

Find local help

Choose your state and the kind of support you need. See matching organisations, phone numbers and websites in 1800RESPECT’s directory.

Results open on 1800RESPECT’s website in this tab. Your choices are sent to that website when you search and may appear in your browser history. Held With Hope does not save these selections.

Not finding what you need? Browse the full directory or call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 for help finding a service.

Confirm availability, eligibility and location directly with the service before visiting. A listing does not guarantee an appointment or accommodation.

Not urgent · Held With Hope

Would you like our team’s help?

Ask about practical support or arrange a time to talk. You can tell us how and when it is safe to contact you.

Contact our Support Team →Looking for support after an abortion? →Not a live, counselling or emergency service. A call-back is a request, not a confirmed appointment. For help now, use the services above.