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Crisis Support

Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all

Crisis Support - When You Need Help Immediately

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If you (or someone you know) are experiencing suicidal thoughts or in an urgent mental health crisis, please reach out for help immediately.

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Remember part of being strong is acknowledging when to ask for help.

Australia

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If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or facing a life-threatening crisis, call 000 for emergency assistance in Australia.

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Lifeline Australia provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14Online Chat

 

Beyond Blue: offers support for anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.

Call 1300 22 4636.

Suicide Call Back Service provides 24/7 support to individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or bereaved by suicide. Call 1300 659 467.

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Pain Link Helpline: helpline offers a lifeline to individuals distressed by living with unrelieved pain and its impacts. Call 1300 340 357.

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National Arthritis and Back Pain+ Help Line provides courses and highly trained volunteers to support people in dealing with pain, treatment options or accessing services. Call 1800 263 265.

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Carer Gateway is a national service that provides information, support and resources for unpaid carers who are caring for someone with a disability, chronic illness, mental health condition, or who are frail due to age. They offer support through phone counselling, online resources, and assistance in accessing support services. Call 1800 422 737.

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Australian Defence Force  All Hours Support Line (ASL) - 24 hours, 7 days is a confidential telephone service for ADF members and their families that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The ASL is designed as a triage line, which simply means that it is there to help you access ADF or civilian mental health services more easily. Services that you can access include psychology, medical, social work, and chaplain services.
Telephone (all areas): 1800 628 036

 

13YARN 24  hours / 7 days Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people.
Crisis support run by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people.
Telephone (all areas): 13 92 76

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Crisis Care Helpline - 24 hours, 7 days offers a counselling service for family and domestic violence; child protection, suicidal thoughts and homelessness.
Telephone (Metro): 61 8 9223 1111  Telephone (Country): 1800 199 008

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Samaritans Crisis Line - 24 hours, 7 days Safe and caring support for life's problems.
Telephone (All areas): 135 247

 

Mensline Telephone and online chat counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns.
Telephone (All areas): 1300 78 99 78

 

Mental Health Emergency - 24 hours, 7 days Provides a rapid response to mental health emergencies across the metropolitan area. Telephone (Metro): 1300 555 788 Telephone (Country): 1800 676 822

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Alcohol and drug support – 24 hours, 7 days Telephone (Metro): 08 9442 5000 (Country): 1800 198 024

 

Parent and family drug support line Telephone (Metro): 08 9442 5050  (Country): 1800 653 203

 

Meth helpline Telephone: 1800 874 878

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Family domestic violence - 24 hours, 7 days Support for victims of family violence Telephone: 131 444

 

Men’s Domestic Violence 24 hours, 7 days Telephone (Metro): 08 9223 1199 (Country): 1800 000 599

 

People Who Care Service providing support to frail, aged, disability and families following domestic violence Phone: 08 9379 1944

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Women’s Domestic Violence Support for women experiencing domestic violence, including help finding a safe place. Telephone (Metro): 08 9223 1188  (Country): 1800 007 339

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Sexual Assault Resource Centre - 24 hours, 7 days Provides emergency support services for 13 years old and above. Aboriginal liaison officer available Telephone (Metro): 08 6458 1828  (Country): 1800 199 888 

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Pregnancy Problem House offers a free and confidential service in the Perth metropolitan area, midwest, great southern and goldfields region.
Telephone (All areas):   1300 200 406.

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