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This is not a crisis service, so please if you are in a crisis reach out to an appropriate service in your area.
In Western Australia where I am currently based, please contact one of the following.
If you need an interpreter TIS National 24/7 telephone interpreter service 131450
Mental Health Emergency Response Line (formerly Psychiatric Emergency Team)
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Metro callers – Phone 1300 555 788 (local call)
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Regional callers – Free call 1800 676 822 (free from land line only)
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RuralLink
• Outside metro area – Free call 1800 552 002 (free from land line only)
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Other emergency contact numbers
• Police, Fire, Ambulance 000
• Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467 24/715+ 24/7
• Poisons Information Centre – 13 11 26
• Lifeline – 13 11 14 can do online chat
• Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800 5-25 24/7 online chat 24/7
• Crisis Care DCP a/h service (counselling, DV, accommodation and food) – 9223 1111 or 1800 199 008
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If you need information or someone to talk to
• beyondblue – 1300 224 636
• Headspace –www.headspace.org.au 12-25 1800 650 890
• Men's Line Australia – 1300 789 978 24/7
• The Samaritans Crisis Line –135 247 and Youthline WA: 1800 198 313
• Post and Antenatal Depression Association of Australia (PANDA) HelpLine (external site) – 1300 726 306
• Multicultural Mental Health (external site) – 1300 136 289
• Alcohol and Drug Information Service (external site) – 9442 5000 or Country Toll Free 1800 198 024
• Sexual Assault Resource Centre (external site) – 1800 199 888
• YouthFocus (external site) – 6266 4333
• www.reachout.com mental health online info for young people 24/7 reachout for parents
• 1800 RESPECT National sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling service 24/7 1800 737 732
• Domestic Violence helpline WA 24/7 1800007339
• OpenArms Veterans and Families Counselling 1800011046
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Other
• www.blackdoginstitute .org.au online information and research institute