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If you are in immediate danger of any kind, call 000<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helplines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to take care of yourself. A good place to start is by talking to someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organisation<\/strong><\/td>How to get help<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
National Debt Helpline<\/strong><\/a>
Free financial counsellors<\/td>		1800 007 007
Online chat<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
1800RESPECT<\/strong><\/a>
The national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service<\/td>		1800 737 732
Online chat<\/a> (navigate to the bottom of the page)<\/td><\/tr>
Lifeline<\/strong><\/a>
Crisis support services<\/td>		13 11 14
Online chat <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Beyond Blue<\/strong><\/a>
Mental health support services<\/td>		1300 224 636
Online chat <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
MensLine Australia<\/strong><\/a>
Information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns<\/td>		1300 789 978
Online chat<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Suicide Call Back Service<\/strong><\/a>
Specialist counselling services<\/td>		1300 659 467
Online chat <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Good Shepherd<\/strong>
<\/a>Their Financial Independence Hub is designed to help people who have experienced financial abuse<\/td>		1300 050 150 
fih@goodshep.org.au<\/a>  <\/td><\/tr>
IDCARE<\/strong><\/a>
Help for when you\u2019ve been scammed<\/td>		1800 595 160
Request a callback<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Gambling Help Online<\/strong><\/a>
Gambling harm support services<\/td>		1800 858 858
Online chat <\/a>
Email<\/a> 
Online forum<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Carer Gateway Counselling Service<\/strong><\/a>
Support to people caring for a family member or friend with disability, a medical condition, mental illness, or who is frail aged<\/td>		1800 422 737 and select \u201cOption 2\u201d
Request a callback<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

More support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you feel you may be experiencing any of the following, visit our pages for information and support:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial crisis<\/a><\/strong> – Links to services that can support you if you need urgent financial help<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial abuse<\/a><\/strong> – If you or someone you know is experiencing financial abuse, help is available to take back control<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The end of a relationship<\/a><\/strong> – Support is available if a relationship ends for whatever reason and you want to move on financially<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dealing with an emergency<\/a> <\/strong>– Support for the financial impact of an emergency<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protect yourself online<\/a><\/strong> – Find help if you have been affected by a scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The links and resources in this article have been compiled and reviewed by the Brotherhood of St. Laurence. We aren\u2019t responsible for what you\u2019ll find at the links, though we do hope you find the information useful. See our disclaimer<\/a> if you\u2019d like to know more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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