Get Help Emergency Support

If a person refuses to go to a public emergency department please call:

The Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL), free call on 1300 555 788 (metro) or 1800 676 822 (regional). Clinicians at MHERL provide assessment, specialist intervention, and support for people experiencing a mental health emergency and if required.

Suicide Call Back Service: www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au – 1300 659 467. The Suicide Call Back Service is a 24-hour, nationwide service that provides telephone and online counseling to people 15 years and over who are suicidal, caring for someone who is suicidal, bereaved by suicide, and health professionals supporting people affected by suicide.

CAMHS Emergency Telehealth Service – 1800 048 636 provides phone and online video call support for children and young people who are experiencing a mental health crisis, as well as support and advice to families and carers.

In regional areas, please contact Rurallink on 1800 552 002. Rurallink operates from 4.30pm to 8.30am Monday to Friday, and 24 hours on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. During business hours the emergency number is patched through to a local service.

Other Resources

www.headspace.org.au
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.

PeerPathways

CoMHWA’s Peer Pathways project is a West Australian, Statewide helpline for people with mental health challenges to find the supports needed to promote mental and physical wellbeing. Peer Navigators will assist you, your family and your carers to navigate services across the State. Call (08) 9477 2809.

13YARN
13YARN is the first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. They offer a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.

http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
The Black Dog Institute is a translational research institute that aims to reduce the incidence of mental illness and the stigma around it, to actively reduce suicide rates and empower everyone to live the most mentally healthy lives possible.

www.ReachOut.com
ReachOut is Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents. Its practical support, tools and tips help young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times – and the information it offers parents makes it easier for them to help their teenagers, too.

www.kidshelp.com.au
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

www.lifeline.org.au
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

www.dryes.com.au
Dr YES (youth education sessions) is a program run by the Australian Medical Association where medical students go out to metropolitan and rural high schools to have open and engaging communications about the big issues facing youth health – particularly alcohol and drugs, mental health and sexual health. Visit the website for a list of “youth friendly” GPs in metro and country areas.

www.beyondblue.org.au
beyondblue is a national not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders.

Samaritans Crisis Line – 135 247. The Samaritans are available to speak with you during operating hours of 8am – 8pm (AWST). 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
A “young carer” is a person under the age of 25 who helps support a member of their household who is experiencing a mental health challenge, disability, long term health condition (including a chronic condition or terminal illness), a substance dependency or who is frail aged.

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.

For young carer enquiries or for more information about our young carer services, please email [email protected]