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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

    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

    13YARN
    13 YARN
    ‍13YARN 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

    Mental Health Emergency Response Line
    1300 555 788
    Clinicians at MHERL provide assessment, specialist intervention, and support for people experiencing a mental health emergency and if required.

  • Rurallink

    Rurallink
    1800 552 002
    Rurallink is an after-hours telephone service for people in rural and regional Western Australia experiencing a mental health crisis.

  • Suicide Call Back Service 

    Suicide Call Back Service 
    1300 659 467
    Suicide Call Back Service is a free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.

  • Kids Helpline

    Kids Helpline
    1800 551 800
    Kids 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.