Referral Guide to Emergency Accommodation and Support Services ...

Agency
Location
Target Group
Service Model
Philosophy
Contact Details
Referral Process
Staff Duty Hours
Support Provided
Rules
Costs Involved
DVCS – Domestic Violence
Crisis Service
DVCS
ACT region
All people in the ACT affected by Domestic Violence
24 hours/7 days a week Domestic Violence crisis
intervention service
Uses a Feminist and Narrative approach to working
with all people and the effects of domestic violence in
their lives. Priority of the service is safety for all persons
affected, particularly women and children who are
recognised as the majority of those subjected to
domestic violence in our community
P 6280 0900 24 hour service
P 6280 6999 office F 6280 9777
E admin@dvcs.org.au
PO Box 1922 Fyshwick ACT 2609
Will accept referral from clients and others with consent
of client. Respond immediately to requests for
assistance where safety is at risk
24 hours – crisis workers
24/7 direct crisis intervention and telephone support,
information and referrals, contact with safe
accommodation agencies, court support, education
and resourcess. For any person affected by abuse and
violent behaviours in a relationship or a family
All people affected by domestic violence including
those who use violence in their relationships are able to
access DVCS
Nil
Outreach/Support
LAST REVISED JULY 2005