Domestic Violence After Hours Response

The Northern Sydney DVRE team provides after hours crisis support to women and children who have left a violent relationship, or who are wanting to leave. Our after-hours team are available 365 evenings a year from 5.00pm -10.00pm and can assist with:

• Immediate crisis domestic violence support
• Tailored safety planning information
• Support to navigate and access emergency accommodation
• Support to access emotional and counselling supports
• Face-to-face outreach during the day when it is safe to do so
• Practical items such as food, clothing, toiletries and baby items
• Access to interpreting and translating services
• Housing assistance and advocacy including warm referrals to refuges and case management services
• Support attending the Police station to make a statement
• Support to access specialist domestic violence services including counselling, groups and Victim’s Services
• Referrals to agencies that can help with visas and immigration referrals
• Assistance with applying for crisis payments
• Referrals and exploration around support services for children
• Information and support to access Dom’s Place, our community drop in hub
• Linking in with other appropriate services … and more.

Domestic family violence and abuse is behaviour that is used to gain or maintain power and control over someone else. It is not just physical abuse. It includes verbal, psychological, sexual, financial, social, spiritual, technology facilitated abuse, stalking and intimidation. We help women and children to feel empowered and build a strong support network to achieve safe and positive lives. Any organisation can refer women wanting to leave a domestic violence relationship to our service. We also welcome women to call us directly if they need help.

For more information:
P: 1800 324 924 (Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm)
P: (02) 9488 2580 (Monday to Sunday 5.00pm – 10.00pm)