The Mental Health Commission’s Getting Help page assists with finding treatment and support services, health professionals, diversion programs, advocacy services and complaint processes.
To speak to or contact a lived experience peer worker in Western Australia:
- Peer Pathways is for people with mental health challenges to find the supports needed to promote mental and physical wellbeing. Peer Navigators will assist individuals and their families to navigate services across the State. Call 9447 2089, 9am–5pm, Monday – Friday.
- Here for You, phone 1800here4u (1800 437 348) 7am – 10pm, 7 days a week
Helplines can provide immediate access to support and advice that is confidential, free and anonymous. A full list of helplines can be found here.
Access to live chat an online forum can be found here.
In a mental health crisis call the Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL) a 24-hour telephone service for people in Western Australia.
- Perth Metro Area 1300 555 788
- Peel 1800 676 822
- Country/Rurallink 1800 552 002
For 24 hours telephone crisis support call Lifeline 13 11 14 or text Lifeline Crisis Text Service 0477 13 11 14.
Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service providing 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide, call 1300 659 467.
Kids Helpline for 5 to 25 year olds is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call 1800 551 800 (no problem is too big or too small) and for parents 1800 654 432.
Alcohol and Drug Support Line is a 24 hour confidential, non-judgemental telephone counselling, information and referral service for anyone seeking help for their own or another person’s alcohol or drug use. Call 08 9442 5000 or 1800 198 024 (Country Toll Free).
Parent and Family Drug Support Line offers callers the option to speak with an experienced parent volunteer, call 08 9442 5050 or 1800 653 203 (Country Toll Free)
In a life threatening emergency call 000 or visit your local emergency department.