Choice, dignity and empowerment
Do you need help?
If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
You don’t need to have everything worked out before asking for help. The services below can talk through your situation and help you understand your options.
Do you need somewhere safe?
If you don’t have somewhere safe to sleep tonight, contact Housing Connect on 1800 800 588, who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Housing Connect can assess your needs and help you explore crisis accommodation options. For general housing assistance, call the same number Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Experiencing domestic of family violence?
Support is available if you’re experiencing violence, abuse or controlling behaviour.
Call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)
Counselling, information and support for people affected by domestic, family or sexual violence. Phone, text and online chat services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Family violence response and referral line
A Tasmania Police-operated service that can connect you with family violence response, counselling and support services.
Call: 1800 633 937 - Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What is family violence?
Contact Launceston Women’s Shelter
LWS provides supported crisis accommodation, women’s support and family support for women, with or without children, experiencing homelessness or family violence in Northern Tasmania.
Call us to ask about our services and accessing support.
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