Mental health emergency

Mental health emergency services

There is a range of mental health services available to provide support and immediate response to people in crisis or in need of urgent medical care.

Mental Health Emergency Response Line (formerly Psychiatric Emergency Team)

• Metro callers – Phone 1300 555 788 (local call)
• Peel callers – Free call 1800 676 822 (free from land line only)

RuralLink

• Outside metro area – Free call 1800 552 002 (free from land line only)

Other emergency contact numbers

• Police, Fire, Ambulance 000
• Suicide Call Back Service (external site) – 1300 659 467
• Poisons Information Centre – 13 11 26
• Lifeline (external site) – 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline (external site) – 1800 551 800
• Crisis Care (counselling, accommodation and food) – 9223 1111

If you need information or someone to talk to

• beyondblue (external site) – 1300 224 636
• headspace (external site) – 1800 650 890
• Men's Line Australia (external site) – 1300 789 978
• The Samaritans Crisis Line (external site) – Crisis Line: 135 247 and Youthline WA: 1800 198 313
• Post and Antenatal Depression Association of Australia (PANDA) HelpLine (external site) – 1300 726 306
• Multicultural Mental Health (external site) – 1300 136 289
• Alcohol and Drug Information Service (external site) – 9442 5000 or Country Toll Free 1800 198 024
• Sexual Assault Resource Centre (external site) – 1800 199 888
• YouthFocus (external site) – 6266 4333
• Reachout (external site)

Find services

• Find mental health services using the National Health Services Directory.

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This publication is provided for education and information purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical care. Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not imply endorsement and is not intended to replace advice from your healthcare professional. Readers should note that over time currency and completeness of the information may change. All users should seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional for a diagnosis and answers to their medical questions.