Support and helplines

Lifeline

Call 13 11 14 for immediate assistance, or use the text or chat services for support. Lifeline is accessible 24/7.

Sexual Assault Resource Centre

For medical care and counselling related to current or past sexual assault, please contact the Sexual Assault Resource Centre (08) 6458 1828 or 1800 199 888. The Sexual Assault Resource Centre operates 24/7.

MIFWA (Mental Illness Fellowship of WA)

MIFWA offers support for individuals with mental health conditions and those who care for them. They can be contacted at 08 9237 8900 between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.

Here For You

Here For You is a one-on-one service with a qualified counsellor or professional peer practitioner based in Western Australia. Peer practitioners have a lived experience of recovery from alcohol and other drug use and/or mental health issues. They are trained to use their experiences to support individuals living with similar issues.

Suicide Call Back Service

The Suicide Call Back Service offers free counselling for suicide prevention and mental health support. For support call  1300 659 467, available 24/7.

MensLine Australia

MensLine Australia offers professional telephone counselling support at no cost, accessible 24/7. If you have concerns about stress, mental health, anger management, family violence (whether using or experiencing), addiction, relationships, stress, or overall well-being, please call 1300 789 978 or access the services online.

13 Yarn

For crisis support and confidential, culturally safe conversations with another Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individual who will understand and value your perspective without judgment or shame, please call 13 YARN (13 92 76).

1800RESPECT

Contact National Domestic Violence Support Service 1800RESPECT at 1800 737 732 for telephone counselling, available 24/7. This service provides support, information, and counselling for domestic, family, and sexual violence. Visit 1800RESPECT for more resources and assistance.

Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline

For immediate help and support regarding domestic violence, please call the Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline at 9223 1188 or 1800 007 339. Their services are accessible 24/7.

Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline

If you are a man experiencing domestic violence or need guidance on the issue, please contact the Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline at 9223 1199 or 1800 000 599. They offer assistance 24/7, helping men through challenging situations.

Kids Helpline

Children and young people in need of assistance can reach out to the Kids Helpline at 1800 551 800. The Kids Helpline is available 24/7.

Alcohol Drug Support Line

The Alcohol Drug and Support Line is a 24/7 confidential telephone service. This is for anyone seeking help for their own or another person’s alcohol or drug use. For support call 08 9442 5000 or 1800 198 024.

Parent and Family Drug Support Line

The Parent and Family Drug Support Line is a confidential telephone counselling service dedicated to assisting individuals who are concerned about a loved one’s alcohol or drug use.  Callers have the option to speak to an experienced parent volunteer. For support contact 08 9442 5050 or 1800 653 203.

Telephone Interpreter Services

If you require interpreter services, please dial 131 450.

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