EMERGENCY REFERRAL CONTACTS
While Encompass Care VIC suggests these services as a possible avenue of assistance, we cannot guarantee that your requirements will be met.
You can call us for emergency help now by clicking here or check out one of our collective partners below for emergency assistance.
Beyond Blue
Provides support and treatment advice for those experiencing mental health challenges.
Ph: 1300 22 4636
Life Line
Short term support for people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe.
Ph: 13 11 14
The Orange Door
Offers help and support for those experiencing or are at risk of family violence, and families in need of extra assistance with the care and wellbeing of children.
Ph: 1800 319 355
1800RESPECT
Provide support for people experiencing or are at the risk of violence and abuse.
Ph: 1800 737 732
Berry Street
A family support service that believes children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful.
Ph: 03 9429 9266
Uniting (formerly Kildonan)
Provides financial counselling, no interest loan support scheme, assistance with bills, and support to difficult family situations.
Ph: 1800 002 992
Compare Energy
An independent Victorian Government Energy comparison site compares both gas and electrical providers.
Ph: 1800 000 832
Utility Relief Grant Scheme
This grant provides help to pay a mains electricity, gas or water bill that is overdue due to a temporary financial crisis. Please refer to the eligibility criteria before applying.
Ph: 1800 658 521
Sharc (Self Help Addiction Resource Centre)
Supporting those impacted by addiction. Offers online support, education programs, counselling, peer support, residential recovery, and more.
Ph: 1300 660 068
Whittlesea Community Connections
Provides support services to residents of the City of Whittlesea who are in crisis or are disadvantaged.
Ph: 9401 6644
Haven Home Safe
Is a homelessness services agency that delivers programs and provides support to people experiencing homelessness or in housing crisis.
Ph: 1300 428 364
St Kilda Crisis Centre
Victoria’s state wide after-hours emergency accommodation contact point. Offers various supports such as housing challenges, family violence, mental health challenges, and addiction.
Ph: 1800 627 727