Need Help?
- Resources
- Need Help?
In an emergency, contact 000 immediately.
For non-urgent police attendance, please call 131 444.
Contact Catherine House
If you are looking for Emergency Accommodation, please contact Catherine House on (08) 8232 2282 (option 1).
If contacting us by email is an easier or safer option, please email: [email protected]
Domestic and Family Violence and Sexual Assault Services
1800RESPECT
1800RESPECT provides confidential information, counselling and support services. This service is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
Call: 1800 737 732, text: 0458 737 732, or visit their website to chat online or via video call.
Domestic Violence Crisis Line
(FORMERLY Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence Gateway Service).
This service, operated via Women’s Safety Services, aims to:
- support you to make a plan about you and your children’s safety, whether you are in a relationship, thinking about separating, or have already separated
- Organise a safe place for you and your children/pets to stay if you are unsafe where you are currently staying
- Give you information about services, financial help or other resources
Call: 1800 800 098 (24-hour line)
Yarrow Place (Rape & Sexual Assault Service)
Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service is a service for anyone who has been sexually assaulted. Yarrow Place provides free and confidential services for people aged 16 years and over at the time of the sexual assault.
Call: 1800 817 421
Coercive Control Resource
Coercive control is when someone intentionally tries to control you or make you behave in a certain way by doing or saying things that make you feel afraid, ashamed, anxious, unsure or upset. It is a pattern of behaviour that can involve many different forms of abuse. Learn more about Coercive Control here:
Leaving Violence Program
The Leaving Violence Program supports people leaving a partner who uses violence. The Program is available to eligible victim-survivors regardless of gender or visa status. Supports include financial aid, risk assessments, developing a safety plan, setting up a safe bank account and referrals to relevant services (such as psychological, legal, health and DFSV specialist services).
Call 1800 253 283 to talk with a Leaving Violence Support worker, or visit their website for more information:
13YARN
13YARN [Thirteen YARN] is the first national crisis support line for Indigenous Australians who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. 13YARN offers a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 13YARN empowers our community with the opportunity to yarn without judgement and provide a culturally safe space to speak about their needs, worries or concerns.
Call 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours / 7 days) to talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
Homelessness and Housing Services
Homeless Connect SA
(Formerly Homelessness Gateway Service and Youth Gateway).
Homeless Connect SA is a 24/7 state-wide telephone service for anyone experiencing homelessness in South Australia. Available anytime as a free call to help you find information and a direct referral to homelessness services. Call 1800 003 308 or visit their website for more information:
Services Australia – Housing
Information for if you move house, live with others or are experiencing homelessness.
South Australian Housing Trust
The SA Housing Trust works to enable South Australians to access appropriate housing. Call 131 299 or visit their website for information about social and affordable housing and homelessness programs.
South Australian Civil and Administration Tribunal (SACAT)
The South Australian and Civil Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) helps people in South Australia resolve issues within specific areas of law – either through agreement at a conference, conciliation or mediation, or through a decision of the Tribunal at a formal hearing.
SACAT is the place to bring:
- Administrative law disputes or issues, including reviews of certain government decisions.
- Certain civil law disputes or applications – including housing and tenancy issues, guardianship and administration orders, mental health orders and consent to medical treatment decisions.
Affordable SA
Affordable SA connects South Australians with services that support everyday needs. Find access to help with food, housing, finances, mental health, and more.
Homelessness service provider directory
Community services for people who are at risk or currently experiencing homelessness.
Counselling Services
Relationships Australia
Relationships Australia promotes the importance of respectful relationships for both individual mental health and general community outcomes, including family and relationship counselling. Call 1300 364 277 or visit their website for more information.
SHINE SA
SHINE SA offers a low/no-cost therapeutic counselling service provided by professional sexual health counsellors to those aged 12 years and above. Call: 8300 5300
Lifeline
Lifeline provides confidential crisis support that is accessible 24 hours a day. Call 13 11 14 or visit their website to text or chat online.
Moving Out Information
MoneySmart – Moving out of home guide
MoneySmart, by the Australian Government, has developed a ‘Moving Out of Home Guide’ to help you make confident money decisions with free tools, tips and calculators.
Real Estate – A first timer’s guide to moving out on your own
9 things to consider before moving out on your own.
Pets and Homelessness
Safe Pets Safe Families: Paws & Pals
Paws & Pals removes barriers for the homeless and their pets by running outreach support services to pet owners sleeping rough, as well as pop-up vet clinics where their pets can receive essential health care.
