Useful Contacts List
Emergency Contacts
For immediate assistance – ALL HOURS
Police / Fire / Ambulance – 000
Police / Fire / Ambulance (from mobile) - 112 (use this number if no credit or no network cover)
Crisis Helplines
Lifeline 24/7 Crisis Line - Telephone crisis support, suicide intervention and prevention, mental health support service – 13 11 14
Crisis Care (Family Helpline) – Problems within the family, including domestic violence, homelessness, child welfare and general arguments – (08) 9223 1111 (metro) or 1800 199 008 (country).
Kids Helpline – Free telephone and online counselling service for young people between 5 and 25 years – 1800 551 800
Men’s Line - Dedicated service for men with relationship and family concerns – 1300 789 978
Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline – Free telephone support and counselling for women experiencing family and domestic violence – (08) 9223 1188
Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline – Telephone information, referral and counselling service for men to help them change their violent behaviour towards female partners – (08) 9223 1199 (1800 000 599)
Rural Link – Specialist after-hours telephone service for the rural communities of WA. Deals with depression, mental health issues, and suicide – 1800 720 101
The Samaritans – Non-religious, non-judgemental careline, offering emotional support to the lonely, despairing and suicidal.
Samaritans Care Line – (08) 9381 5555 (metro)
Samaritans Care Line – 1800 198 313 (country)
Samaritans Youth Line – (08) 9388 2500
Alcohol & Drug Information Service (ADIS) – Information, referral and counselling for substance users and family members – (08) 9442 5000
Mental Health Emergency Response Line – Rapid response to mental health emergencies, including advice for carers – (08) 9224 8888
Parenting WA – Information, support and referral services to parents, carers, grandparents and families with children up to 18 years – (08) 6279 1200
Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) – Free assistance and support to any male or female, aged 13 years and over, who
has experienced unwanted sexual contact or behaviour. Counselling also available – (08) 9340 1828
Mental Health and Other Support Services
Arbor - Free outreach counselling service for those bereaved by suicide or sudden death – (08) 9266 1029
Child Protection Unit – Within Princess Margaret Rose Hospital. Ensures that children are protected whilst in hospital and on discharge. Covers child abuse, injury, neglect and well being – (08) 9340 8646
Ngala Family Resource Centre – Early parenting services, support and guidance for families and young children – (08) 9368 9368
Youth Focus – Working with young people, aged 12-18 yrs who show signs of depression, self-harm and suicide. Also supports families – (08) 9266 4333
SANE – Information and helpline for people with mental health issues – 1800 187 263
Beyond Blue – Information on a wide variety of mental health problems for sufferers, carers and professionals – 1300 224 636
Fremantle Multicultural Centre – Crisis accommodation and settlement programs for refugees and migrants. It also operates a mental health referral program – (08) 9336 8282
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