Crisis support and mental health emergency lines
Call Triple 000 if you or someone you know is at immediate risk
There are many resources, organisations and helplines you can refer to for further information and support with your mental health. Use the menu on this page below to select the support most relevant to you.
Lifeline
Crisis support service is available 24/7.
Anyone in Australia can speak to a trained Crisis Supporter over the phone, any time of the day or night.
Suicide Call Back Service
Free nationwide counselling and support, available 24/7.
Anyone in Australia can connect with a qualified counsellor by phone or online, any time of the day or night.
1300 659 467
suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Beyond Blue
Free 24/7 support service for anyone in Australia experiencing anxiety, depression, or mental health challenges.
Phone and online chat available.
1300 22 4636
beyondblue.org.au
Kids Helpline
Free, private and confidential phone and online counselling for young people aged 5 to 25, available 24/7.
1800 55 1800
kidshelpline.com.au
MensLine Australia
Free 24/7 phone and online counselling service for men with family, relationship, or mental health concerns.
Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling
Free and confidential 24/7 counselling for current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel and their families.
13YARN
National crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, available 24/7.
Connect with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
Mental Health Emergency Response Line
24/7 crisis triage service for urgent mental health assistance in the Perth metropolitan and Peel regions.
A team of professionals can provide advice, support, and emergency home assessment if needed.
Metro: 1300 555 788
Peel: 1800 676 822
mhc.wa.gov.au
Rurallink
After-hours mental health support for people in rural and regional WA.
Provides confidential advice, assessment, and referral from experienced community mental health staff.
1800 552 002
Hours: 4:30 pm–8:30 am Monday to Friday, and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays.