Crisis Support Lines
The following support lines are available to the whole community and offer professional support at a time of crisis.
Lifeline
Lifeline WA is here for all West Australians. Sometimes it helps to know that someone is listening and that you don’t have to face your problems alone. Lifeline WA’s mission is to prevent suicide, support people in crisis and reduce the stigmas, which can be a barrier to people seeking help.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
131114
Suicide Callback Service
For those experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1300 659 467
Mental Health Emergency Response Line
Clinicians at MHERL provide assessment, specialist intervention and support for people experiencing a mental health emergency and if required, referral to a local mental health service.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Crisis Support 1300 555 788
Mensline Australia
MensLine Australia offers free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), addiction, relationship, stress and wellbeing.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1300 789 978
QLife
If you're looking to connect with someone to explore what's going on in your life, QLife is here to chat and to take your call from 3pm-midnight each day
(3pm to midnight) 1800 184 527
Open Arms (Veterans and families)
For anonymous counselling services call Safe Zone Support. It's free, entirely confidential and is available 24/7 to all ADF personnel, veterans and their families.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1800 142 072
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue’s trained mental health professionals are available to offer brief support, provide information and advice, and point you in the right direction so you can get the help you need.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1300 224 636
Samaritans Helpline
People can contact Samaritans with all sorts of worries. No matter is too small.
8am-8pm
Helpline 135247
Youth Support services
Kid’s Helpline
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.Qualified counsellors at Kids Helpline are available via WebChat, phone or email anytime and for any reason.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1800 55 1800
Youth Beyond Blue
Youth Beyond Blue’s trained mental health professionals are available
to offer brief support, provide information and advice, and point you in the right direction so you can get the help you need.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1300 224 636
Samaritans Youthline
Youth can contact Samaritans with all sorts of worries. No matter is too small.
8am-8pm
Youthline WA 1800 198 313