SACL is here to support, listen and stand alongside people who have experienced sexual violence.
We provide compassionate crisis support and advocacy. We are deeply committed to creating safer communities by working to prevent violence in all its forms.
The Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL) is Victoria's state-wide after-hours crisis telephone service for people impacted by sexual violence or sexual harm.
We work with all people, of any gender, sexuality or cultural background. We are here to respect, support and uphold the rights and dignity of every victim survivor.
You're welcome to call us if you'd like to talk about a past or current sexual experience that didn't feel quite right.
Talk to Someone Now
For anyone affected by sexual assault who needs to speak with a trained counsellor immediately, call for 24/7 counselling support.
After Hours Crisis Support
If you have experienced a recent sexual assault, are calling from police/emergency services, or for health professional consultations.
Available 5pm-9am weekdays, and 24hrs weekends and public holidays.
Crisis Support
Immediate help for people who have experienced sexual assault.
Calm Your Body and Mind
Find simple tools to help you feel more calm, sleep, or get through a difficult moment.
Support for Family and Friends
We offer brief counselling support to friends, support people and non-offending family members of victim survivors.
For Professionals
We offer information, secondary consultation and professional development for professionals and organisations.
Acknowledging victim survivors
SACL honours and acknowledges everyone who has experienced sexual violence. We recognise the courage and strength it takes to live with these experiences, and the deep impact they can have on individuals, families and communities. The voices, knowledge and lived experience of victim survivors guide everything we do.
We use the term victim survivor to acknowledge both the harm caused by violence and each person’s strength, resilience and ability to survive.
