Useful Links
Help Lines
If you need to speak to someone urgently below are 24-hour helplines that may help. Alternatively, if it is an emergency situation call 000
Kids’ Helpline – www.kidshelpline.com.au
1800 551 800
Kids Helpline connects children and young adults (5 to 25) with a qualified counsellor for any reason. Web-based chat services and email correspondence are also provided on their website. Visit Kids Helpline to learn more.
Lifeline – www.lifeline.org.au
13 11 14
Lifeline offers confidential 1 on 1 short-term support with a trained crisis support worker for people who are feeling overwhelmed or are having issues with coping or staying safe. Learn more about lifeline at their website.
MensLine Australia – www.mensline.org.au
1300 789 978
Professional 24/7 telephone counselling and support for men with a variety of concerns including general mental health, anger management, addiction, violence and relationships etc. Learn more about them at their website.
Suicide Call Back Service – www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
1300 659 467
Suicide Call Back Service provides phone and online counselling for anyone who is struggling with situations in their life, from feeling low or stressed to the more complex issues of suicidal thoughts and grief arising from suicide.
Feeling suicidal is itself a painful experience, but it is not something you have to bear alone. Reaching out for help is an important step towards getting the help you need to keep yourself safe. Learn more about them at their website
Mental Health Emergency Health Line
1300 555 788
The Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL) is a 24-hour telephone service for people in the Perth metropolitan area experiencing a mental health crisis. Learn more about this service at Mental Health Emergency Response Line
Other Useful Links
- Beyond Blue – www.beyondblue.org.au 1300 224 636
- Headspace – www.headspace.org.au 1800 650 890
- Family Helpline 9223 1100
- WA Alcohol & Drug Service 9442 5000
- Parenting Line 9272 1466
- Women’s Refuge Group 9420 7264
- Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline 9223 1199
- Relationships Australia 9489 6363
- Carer’s Counselling Line 1800 007332
- Mental Health Direct 1800 220 460
- Samaritans Crisis Line 9381 5555 (Adult) or 9388 2500 (Youth)
In an emergency call: 000
Telehealth available
Enabling people to access psychological support from the comfort of their own homes.