There are several organisations that provide support for people with mental health issues, their families and carers throughout Australia. For people who need support with depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts you can ring the Mental Health Line in your state or territory listed below.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 000.
Australian Capital Territory
Access Mental Health 1800 629 354
New South Wales
Mental Health Line 1800 011 511
Northern Territory
Mental Health Line 1800 682 288
Queensland
1300 MH CALL 1300 642 255
South Australia
SA Health Mental Health Triage Service 13 14 65
Tasmania
Mental Health Services Helpline 1800 332 388 between 9am to 10pm every day
Victoria
Suicide Help Line 1300 651 251
Mental Health & Wellbeing Hubs 1300 375 330 available 24 hours, every day
Western Australia
Mental Health Emergency Response Line 1800 676 822 (Peel Region) or 1300 555 788 (Perth Metro) available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Rurallink (Rural and Regional WA) 1800 552 002 available 4.30pm – 8:30am Monday to Friday and 24 hours Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. During business hours you will be connected to your local community mental health clinic.
