Further Support
If you are in danger or at immediate risk of harm, contact emergency services on 000 (Australia-wide) and/or attend your local hospital emergency departmenT IMMEDIATELY.
Urgent Support
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
For free urgent/ crisis mental health support/ advice over the phone contact the below services (click the text for more information):
-CAMHS Crisis Connect 24/7 on 1800 048 636 (if under 18 in WA)
-MHERL 24/7 on 1300 555 788 (if over 18 in Perth WA) or 1800 676 822 (if over 18 in Peel region)
-Rurallink (after hours support) on 1800 552 022 (if located in regional WA)
Other important crisis lines:
-SARC (Sexual assault Resource Centre) - 24/7 crisis line (+13 WA) - 1800 199 888
-Crisis care - 24/7 AFTER HOURS child protection concerns or for help in a crisis with homelessness - 1800 199 008
Click the state/Territory for a list of local options:
free 24/7 crisis support Lines
Australia Wide
Crisis lines staffed by mental health professionals and/or crisis supporters (click the text for more information).
-Suicide Call Back Service - 24/7 suicide counselling support - 1300 659 467
-LifeLine - 24/7 crisis support chat & line - 13 11 14
-13YARN - 24/7 Aboriginal & Torres-Strait Islander Crisis line - 13 92 76
CHild WELFARE, Parenting, Family & Domestic Violence (FDV) & homelessness
Western Australia
Government and non-government support for child welfare concerns, FDV and homelessness in Perth WA (click the text for more information).
-Crisis care - 24/7 AFTER HOURS child protection concerns or for help in a crisis with homelessness - 1800 199 008
-womens domestic violence helpline 24/7 - 1800 007 339
-mens domestic violence helpline 24/7 - 1800 000 599
-1800RESPECT - 24/7 counselling for domestic, family or sexual violence - 1800 737 732
-Entrypoint - fixed hours homelessness and accomodation support line - 1800 124 684
-NGALA PARENTING LINE - Free fixed hours parenting support/ advice line - 08 9368 9368 (Metro and mobile) or 1800 111 546 (regional landline)
Further child protection and FDV resources
-click here for the wa department of justice’s safe steps guide (fdv support)
-Click here for relationships australia’s safe from violence guide (women leaving FDV)
-Click here if you are worried about a child or young person’s safety (Child abuse/neglect)
-click here to find out how to identify child abuse and neglect
Non-urgent Police Assistance
Australia Wide
If you are in danger or require an urgent or emergency response call 000. For all other matters, see below.
-Police (non-urgent) - 131 444 - call 24/7 to request non-urgent police assistance or report a crime / crimes or criminal behaviour - WA, NSW, VIC, NT, ACT, TAS, QLD.
phone counselling & digital Mental health support
Australia Wide
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-E-Headspace - fixed hours online and phone counselling for young people - 1800 650 890
-Beyond blue - phone counselling & peer support - Australia wide - 1300 224 636
-KIDS HELPLINE - Free 24/7 professional counselling support line for 5-25 Year olds across australia - 1800 551 800
-Mensline - Free 24/7 counselling for men across australia - 1300 789 978
-Butterfly foundation - fixed hours non-medical/ non-crisis helpline for anyone with concerns related to body image or eating disorders - 1800 334 673
-QLife - LGBTQ+ Peer support via web chat & fixed hours phone line - 1800 184 527
-MOST - Digital youth mental health service australia wide - available online!
online Tools and Apps
Australia Wide
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-Beyond blue - info and help to find a mental health professional
-Black dog institute - list of online tools and apps to support mental health
-Youth Focus - tools and apps to support mental health
-Finch- Self care support app
-Calm harm - self harm support app
Medical practitioners & mental health treatment plans
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-consult with a Doctor/ General Practitioner (GP) - For support with NON-URGENT health care needs, medication management, access to a mental health treatment plan & referral to a medicare bulk-billed mental health professional (such as a psychologist)
COmmunity Mental health Services
Perth, Western Australia
Free government and non-government mental health services in Perth WA for various levels of need (click the text for more information).
