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DVCS provides 24/7 crisis assistance to people affected by domestic violence within the ACT, ph 62800900. For an emergency response call police on 000. The Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides all people affected by domestic violence within the ACT with crisis support, including crisis counselling, safety planning, referrals, support groups, assistance with emergency accommodation, court outcomes for family violence matters, assistance applying for a Domestic Violence Order and support for children and their families.
We assist all people affected by domestic violence within the ACT regardless of age, gender, race, religion, culture or gender or sexual orientation.
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