In an emergency call 000
Youth Focus is not a crisis service. If you, or the young person you are caring for, is in an emergency, please call 000 or go to a public emergency department.
Alternatively, call one of the services below to access trusted mental health support.
Lifeline 24/7 Crisis Support
13 11 14
Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia.13YARN
13 YARN13YARN is an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders crisis support line. Available 24/7. No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn.Mental Health Emergency Response Line
1300 555 788Clinicians at MHERL provide assessment, specialist intervention, and support for people experiencing a mental health emergency and if required.Rurallink
1800 552 002Rurallink is an after-hours telephone service for people in rural and regional Western Australia experiencing a mental health crisis.Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467Suicide Call Back Service is a free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.Kids Helpline
1800 551 800Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Other mental health services
If you’re facing a crisis or just need someone to talk to, the services below offer trusted mental health support.
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headpace
Help and support for young people aged 12-25 at centres, online or over the phone for mental health, general health, alcohol and drug and work and study issues. -
Peer Pathways
CoMHWA’s Peer Pathways project is a West Australian helpline for people with mental health challenges to find the supports needed to promote mental and physical wellbeing. -
13YARN
13YARN is a 24/7 confidential crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to yarn one-on-one with a trained Indigenous supporter. -
Black Dog Institute
The Black Dog Institute is a research organisation working to reduce mental illness, suicide, and stigma, promoting better mental health. -
Reach Out
ReachOut is Australia’s leading online mental health service, offering practical support for young people and resources to help parents support their teens. -
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. -
Lifeline
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. -
Dr YES
Dr YES is an AMA program where medical students visit schools to talk openly about youth health issues like drugs, mental health, and sexual health, and share info on youth-friendly GPs. -
Beyond Blue
beyondblue is a national not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders. -
Samaritans Crisis Line
People contact Samaritans with all sort of worries. What for someone is a small issue, for others it can be huge. You don’t have to be suicidal to call. -
Young Carers
The Carers WA Young Carer team offers a range of free services for young carers aged 8 to 25. They also have resources available for education facilities.