Victims of Crime Support Services
Being the victim of a crime or homicide and losing someone close to you can leave you shocked, numb and utterly bereft. There are community agencies in Victoria that can assist you by providing support and advice at your time of crisis and into the future. Please reach out to them.
Local Victim Support Services Victims Assistance and Counselling Programs
If you need crisis assistance or help to recover from the ongoing effects of crime, trained Victims Assistance and Counselling Program team members in metropolitan and regional Victoria can provide support to you, your family and others affected by the crime.
Depending on your situation, they can help with:
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crisis response
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help in making a formal police report and liaising with police
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assistance to find accommodation
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short-term counselling for eligible people
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access to support groups
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information about what happens in court and support with processes, such as completing victim impact statement
Metropolitan Melbourne
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Merri Community Health Service, Coburg Ph 9480 6166
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Western Region Health Centre, West Footscray Ph 8398 4178
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Southern Windermere Child & Family Services, Narre Warren Ph 9705 3200
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Eastern Access Community Health, Ringwood, Ph1300 884 284
Regional Victoria
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Bairnsdale Anglicare Gippsland 1800 777 423
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Ballarat Centacare 1300 033 818
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Bendigo St.Lukes Anglicare 1800 244 323
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Geelong Centacare 1300 033 818
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Horsham Centacare 1300 033 818
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Mildura Sunraysia Community Health Services 03 5022 5400
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Morwell Anglicare Gippsland 1800 777 423
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Shepparton Goulburn Valley Community Health Centre 03 5831 6967
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Wangaratta Ovens and King Community Health Service 03 5723 2038
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Warragul Anglicare Gippsland 1800 777 423
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Warrnambool Centacare 1300 033 818
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Wodonga Gateway Community Health 02 6022 8888