SASS after-hours Helpline
1800 697 877
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We work with adults, children and families to provide trauma-informed support, counselling, and advocacy to help you navigate the challenges you may face after experiencing sexual violence, with utmost confidentiality and respect.
Contact one of our specialist counsellors to learn more about what might work for you.
Our 24/7 confidential crisis helpline is available to provide immediate support, guidance, and a compassionate listening ear. Whether it's the middle of the night or a moment of crisis, we are here to offer help and reassurance, ensuring you never have to face this journey alone. When you call our 1800 number outside business hours, you’ll first speak to a messaging centre. They’ll ask for your name (you can remain anonymous or just give your first name) and a contact number. One of our counsellors will then call you back within 15 minutes.
We recognise the crucial role that friends and family play in a victim-survivor's recovery. Our support services extend to loved ones, offering guidance on how to provide emotional support, understanding, and resources to survivors while also coping with the impact of what has happened to a person you love on you.
Contact us to discuss how we can help you, and/or the person you care about.
SASS supports people to access the National Redress Scheme. The National Redress Scheme was established to provide support and payment to people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse.Our individual training programs are tailored to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to create a safer society.
For professionals or service providers wishing to make a referral to our service, please follow the link below.
If you would like to refer yourself or a family member, please call us on (03) 6231 0044 during business hours. When you call, you’ll speak with a caring team member who will listen without judgment and explain your options in a safe and confidential way.
If you have experienced sexual violence or harm within the past seven days and would like immediate assistance, you can contact the 24/7 confidential Crisis Helpline on 1800 697 877 for urgent support and information. Our helpline is confidential and available any time, day or night.
Sometimes a group-based activity can be a supportive alternative or complement to talk-based therapy. At SASS, our psychoeducation groups provide practical information, skills, and strategies to help people understand their experiences and strengthen their wellbeing. Psychoeducation focuses on building knowledge, confidence, and resilience in a safe and welcoming environment.
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