Where to find support

Sexual Assault Support Services

24-hour crisis support is available from various services around Tasmania. It is free to access.
They can provide support in a number of ways, including

• Attending the hospital with the survivor should they wish to undergo medical or forensic examination
• Attending the police station should they wish to make a statement
• Assisting the survivor to connect with counselling services for ongoing counselling and support

24-hour crisis support phone:

1800 MYSUPPORT (1800 697 877)

North West

Laurel House
Phone: (03) 6431 9711
Website: www.laurelhouse.org.au (this website has a QUICK EXIT button)

North

Laurel House
Phone: (03) 6334 2740
Website: www.laurelhouse.org.au (this website has a QUICK EXIT button)

South

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS)
Phone: (03) 6231 0044
Website: www.sass.org.au (this website has a QUICK EXIT button)

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS)

• Information, counselling, and support
• Safety planning
• Assistance to access a police response to intimate partner family violence matters
• Referrals and advocacy

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

24/7 phone and online counselling

1800 RESPECT

Phone: 1800 737 732

Lifeline counselling and support

Phone: 13 11 14

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