Helplines

In An Emergency

If you or someone you know needs immediate medical assistance, is in immediate danger, is displaying escalating risk/distress or is at risk of self-harm call Police & Ambulance on 000 or present to the Emergency Department (ED) of your local hospital.

In A Crisis

You are not alone. Helplines are available to anyone in Australia and provide you with immediate access to support and advice that is confidential, anonymous, and free or provided at the cost of a local call (some higher charges may apply to mobile users). You can print out this list of helplines here.

Mental Health Em ergency Response

1300 555 788 (WA- Metro)

1800 676 822 (WA- Peel)

24/7 telephone service to keep people in the Perth Metro and Peel area safe during a mental health crisis by connecting them with appropriate support services.

Rurallink

1800 552 002

4:30 pm – 8:30 am weeknights and 24hrs weekends and public holidays.

Specialist after-hours telephone service for people in rural, regional and remote WA experiencing a mental health crisis.

CAMHS Crisis Connect

1800 048 636 (WA Metro)

Provides phone and online video call support 24/7 for children and young people in the Perth metro area who are experiencing a mental health crisis, as well as support and advice to families, carers, and professionals in the community.

Lifeline

13 11 14

SMS 0477 131 114 to chat via text

9:00 pm – 3:00 am (AWST

Lifeline provides 24/7 support for suicide prevention and all ages experiencing a personal crisis.

Kids Helpline

1800 551 800

Kids Helpline provides 24/7 confidential counselling for kids and young people (ages 5-25) regarding all topics.

Suicide Call Back Service

1300 659 467

24/7 service providing immediate telephone and online counselling, information and referrals related to suicide for all aged 15 years and older.

MensLine Australia

1300 789 978

MensLine Australia is a 24/7 telephone and online support, information, and referral service for men of all ages with personal, family and relationship concerns.

Crisis Care

1800 199 008

Crisis Care provides an after-hours response to reported concerns for a child’s safety and wellbeing and information and referrals for people experiencing a crisis in WA.