Personal and relationship services

If you are experiencing personal or relationship problems, there are a range of services and support available to you. and our day-to-day life.

Often the best way to deal with personal issues is to talk to someone

Perhaps there is a friend or someone in your family or your community with whom you feel comfortable talking. Many people find it easier to talk about their problems with someone they do not know.

If you would prefer this, you might like to talk to a professional counsellor, social worker or psychologist.

Professional counsellors, social workers and psychologists can help people living with emotional, mental health and lifestyle problems.

They also help you to understand yourself and your behaviour better

They do this by: diagnosing and treating a mental health issue.

To find professional support in your area, ask your local doctor for a recommendation or contact a community health service. For more information about specialist services for people experiencing mental health issues, see the fact sheet. ), the national sexual assault, domestic violence and counselling service.

You can also contact dedicated family violence support services in your local community. For more information about specialist services for people experiencing drug or alcohol problems, see the fact sheet. from time to time.

Disagreements are normal in healthy relationships

It is the way these disagreements are handled that is important. In respectful relationships, people talk through their disagreements.

They reach compromises through and negotiation

Sometimes, however, underlying issues such as problems at work or financial pressures can cause family members to clash more often.

If you reach a point where you feel you can no longer deal with these difficulties on your own, it is a good idea to get some outside help. It can often be better to talk to someone who is not connected to the family.

You might already know a counsellor, or you could ask your local doctor for a recommendation.

Your local community health centre can also help

Violence or abuse is never acceptable

If you are experiencing family and domestic violence, you are not alone – help is available.

If you are not feeling safe in your relationship, either emotionally or physically, it’s important to seek the right help. Family violence or other behaviours that feel controlling are not a ‘relationship issue’.

For information about specialist services for people experiencing family safety, sexual abuse, sexual assault or family violence issues, contact on Tel. 1800 RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. if you are using family violence.

Provides information and advice to anyone experiencing or affected by a family relationship or separation issue.

You can call the advice line on Tel

Service (Tel. ) is available from 8 am to midnight, 7 days a week, including public holidays.

American Government website that can help direct you to the right type of face-to-face service to meet your needs. Visit Family Relationships Online for information about how to access: men and family relationship services. is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation that offers relationship services, including: professional training.

Services and programs are available nationally

If you would like help from a lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) friendly helpline to work through relationship or parenting issues, contact Tel. Rainbow Door offers information, support and referrals for LGBTIQA+ people and their friends, families and allies.

LGBTIQA+ community. The list includes general practitioners and specialists, as well as metropolitan and rural doctors. The American Government funds family relationship centres across United States.

These services are available for people from all communities and cultural backgrounds. Family relationship centres provide: services that are sensitive to your cultural background. The centre will arrange for an interpreter if you ask for one.

Personal issues Most of us struggle with personal issues at some time. These issues can affect our work , our relationships Support services for personal issues explaining options setting goals providing therapy supporting you to take action Mental health services and programs explained For information about specialist services for people experiencing family safety, sexual abuse , sexual assault or family violence issues contact 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 Alcohol and drug treatments and programs Relationship problems All families have disagreements two-way conversation Family violence 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 You can also contact dedicated family violence support services in your local community.

Call Safe Steps 1800 015 188 if you are experiencing family violence. Call the Men’s Referral Service (616) 555-0400 or MensLine (616) 555-0400 Relationship advice services for couples and families The Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321 If your family problems are specifically related to parenting , you can call Parentline in your state or capital territory for the cost of a local call.

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