Crisis Resources
Below is a list of the various crisis resources available for additional support.
If you or someone you know requires urgent help, please call triple zero (000).
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Alcohol and Drug Support Line
A confidential telephone counselling, information and referral service for anyone in WA seeking help for their own or another person’s alcohol or drug use.
Phone: 1800 198 024
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Beyond Blue
Free and confidential mental health online and telephone support, as well as further resources and information regarding topics such as depression and anxiety.
Phone: 1300 22 4636
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Blue Knot Foundation Helpline
Support, education and resources for the families and communities of adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse.
Phone: 1300 657 380
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Butterfly Foundation's National Helpline
A free, confidential service that provides information, counselling and treatment referral for people with eating disorders, and body image and related issues.
Phone: 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673)
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Cancer Council WA
Confidential, accurate information and support on any cancer-related concerns.
Phone: 13 11 20
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Entrypoint Perth
A free and voluntary assessment and referral service assisting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Western Australia to access accommodation and support options.
Phone: 1800 124 684
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Family and Domestic Violence Assistance
A list of crisis support helplines for those experiencing family and domestic violence.
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FriendLine
Anonymously call or chat online to volunteers if you’re feeling lonely, need to reconnect or just want a chat.
Phone: 1800 424 287
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Headspace
Free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 – 25 and their families and friends.
Phone: 1800 650 890
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Head to Health
Gives advice and will connect you to local mental health services.
Phone: 1800 595 212
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Kids Helpline
Free 24/7 confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 – 25.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
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Lifeline
Provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services.
Phone: 13 11 14
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MensLine Australia
A telephone and online counselling service offering support to Australian men.
Phone: 1300 78 99 78
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MindSpot
A free telephone and online service for people with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression. It provides online assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression.
Phone: 1800 61 44 34
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Open Arms — Veterans and Families Counselling
Provides free and confidential 24/7 counselling to anyone who has served at least one day in the ADF, their partners and families.
Phone: 1800 011 046
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Palliative Care
Offers information and support to any member of the WA community who is dealing with palliative care or end-of-life issues for themselves or for someone else.
Phone: 1800 573 299
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PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)
Supports women, men and families across Australia affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and in the first year of parenthood.
Phone: 1300 726 306
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QLife
Provides nationwide telephone and web-based services for lesbian peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Phone: 1800 184 527
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Rurallink
An after-hours telephone service for people in rural and regional Western Australia experiencing a mental health crisis.
Phone: 1800 552 002
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SANE Australia
Provides support to anyone in Australia affected by complex mental health issues, as well as their friends, family members and health professionals.
Phone: 1800 187 263
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Suicide Call Back Service
Provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal.
Phone: 1300 659 467
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Women's Information Service WA (WIS)
This service provides information and referrals about issues such as health, finances, legal matters, counselling and domestic violence.
Phone: 1800 199 174