Help
Where to get real help
These services are not run by ArrestIQ. They can give you real advice about your own situation.
Legal help
Victoria Legal Aid — Legal Help
Free legal information and advice, including police and Children's Court matters
1300 792 387www.legalaid.vic.gov.auMon–Fri 8am–6pm
Youthlaw
Free statewide community legal centre for people under 25
(03) 9113 9500youthlaw.asn.auMon–Fri 9am–4:30pm
Youth Law Australia
Free legal help for under-25s, online and by phone
1800 950 570yla.org.auSee website
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; 24-hour criminal line and custody notification
1800 064 865www.vals.org.au24 hours, 7 days
1300 Mob VLA
Victoria Legal Aid's line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
1300 662 852www.legalaid.vic.gov.auMon–Fri 10am–3pm
Someone to talk to
Kids Helpline
Free confidential counselling for 5–25 year olds
1800 55 1800kidshelpline.com.au24 hours, 7 days
13YARN
Crisis support line run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
13 92 76www.13yarn.org.au24 hours, 7 days
Lifeline
Crisis support
13 11 14www.lifeline.org.au24 hours, 7 days
headspace
Mental health support for 12–25 year olds
headspace.org.auSee website
If someone is in danger
Emergency
Police, fire, ambulance
00024 hours
Details last checked: 2026-07-30. Tell us if one of these is wrong.