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VIC

General support services

The following listed services are not directly affiliated with the Drugs or Alcohol Not at Work campaign.

Directline

1800 888 236

www.health.vic.gov.au/aod/directline

If you or someone you care about has an alcohol or drug problem, call DirectLine. DirectLine provides 24-hour, 7-day counselling, information and referral.

At DirectLine, you can talk to professional counsellors who are experienced in alcohol and drug-related matters. DirectLine is free, anonymous and confidential.

Family Drug Help

1300 660 068

www.familydrughelp.org.au

Family Drug Help (FDH) provides a specialist service to support family members and friends who are concerned about a loved one’s alcohol and other drug use.

Lifeline

13 11 14

www.lifeline.org.au

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Mensline

24 hours 1300 78 99 78

www.mensline.org.au

MensLine 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. Through dedicated counselling services, available through a range of modalities, MensLine provides:

  • A safe and private place to talk about concerns
  • Confidential, anonymous and non-judgmental support
  • Coaching and practical strategies for managing personal relationship concerns
  • Relevant information and linkage to other appropriate services and programs as required