Police officers put their lives on the line every day. The toll this takes on their health and wellbeing can be immense.
We are here to support our current and former serving police officers. If you need support we have a range of services to assist you.
In an emergency
If you or a friend are in urgent need of assistance, please call Triple Zero (000).
You can also contact the below crisis support services:
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
Counselling services
Police Welfare Services Unit
Phone: 1300 090 995 (24 hours)
Email: welfareservices-oic@police.vic.gov.au
The Police Welfare Services Unit provides statewide, confidential counselling services to all employees, partners and children under the age of 18.
Victoria Police utilises an external provider for counselling who has statewide coverage. Members are entitled to a number of sessions under this arrangement.
Employees can access services in relation to a range of issues such as:
- anxiety
- critical incident stress management
- depression
- drug and alcohol issues
- grief and loss
- relationship counselling
- stress
- trauma
- other work-related and personal problems
Police Veterans Victoria
Police Veterans Victoria (PVV) is a not-for-profit organisation that supports police veterans and their families.
We are the only organisation with a dedicated focus on improving mental health amongst Victoria Police veterans and their families.
Our Veteran Peer Support Officers (VPSOs) are police veterans who are trained to provide confidential support and referral services to those that may be experiencing mental health issues including:
- post-traumatic stress
- depression
- anxiety
- social isolation
- alcohol and substance abuse.
VPSOs are not counsellors and do not make psychological assessments. They have access to various resources including:
- psychologists
- chaplaincy, and
- other support services.
We recognise that family members can also be impacted, and our service is extended to them.
PVV also provides a range of social connections, as well as news items, exclusive benefits and merchandise. There is no cost to join PVV.
For more information, visit the Police Veterans Victoria website.
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