WA local services, operated by or supported by the Mental Health Commission.
My Services
My Services is a comprehensive online directory to help you find mental health and alcohol and other drug supports and services in Western Australia.
Here for You
Here For You is a state-wide confidential telephone service for anyone concerned about their own or another person’s alcohol and other drug use &/or mental health issues.
Telephone 1800here4u (1800 437 348) 7am-10pm 7 days a week
Alcohol Drug Support Line
The Alcohol and Drug Support Line is a confidential, non-judgemental telephone counselling, information and referral service for anyone seeking help for their own or another person’s alcohol or drug use
Telephone: 08 9442 5000 (metro Perth) 24 hours per day/7 days a week
Telephone 1800 198 024 (regional WA) 24 hours per day/7 days a week
Parent Family Drug Support Line
The Parent and Family Drug Support Line is a confidential, non-judgemental telephone counselling, information and referral service for anyone concerned about a loved one’s alcohol or drug use.
Telephone: 08 9442 5050 (metro Perth) 24 hours per day/7 days a week
Telephone: 1800 653 203 (regional WA) 24 hours per day/7 days a week
The following public education websites also have a range of useful resources;
Overcoming Drug Addiction
How to Stop Abusing Drugs, Find Treatment, and Begin Recovery
Strong Body, Strong Mind
How to Start a Healthy Eating and Exercise Plan in Addiction Recovery
Centrecare Inc
Counselling, mediation, accommodation and training.
Relationships Australia
A wealth of information, courses and resources.
Crisis Support Chat
Chat one-on-one with Lifeline. Available 8pm – midnight, 7 days a week (AEST/AEDT)
Lifeline’s Service Finder
An online directory of free or low cost health and community services available in Australia.
Gambling Help Online Counselling and Support Service
Online counselling provides free and immediate access, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to a qualified gambling counsellor.
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Anxiety, depression & suicide websites with 24-hour, 7 day telephone & online chat services:
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Suicideline: 1300 651 251
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
MATES in Construction, Energy & Mining: 1300 642 111
Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling: 1800 011 046
Drugs, alcohol & gambling websites with 24-hour, 7 day telephone helplines:
Family Drug Suport: 1300 368 186
Turning Point: 1800 778 278
Eating disorders website with telephone & online chat services:
The Butterfly Foundation: 1800 33 4673 (8am to midnight, 7 days)
Sexual assault website with telephone helpline:
Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1800 806 292 (5pm – 9am weeknights)
Grief and loss website with telephone helpline:
GriefLine: 9935 7400 (12pm to 3am, 7 days)
Other mental health websites:
Spectrum Personality Disorder Service
Australian Resource Centre for PTSD
Other Recourses:
- Mental Health Online Checklist: A short 10-item self-test & support recommendations.
- Building Better Mental Health: A brief article about improving mental health by Health.
- Head to Health: A comprehensive website detailing digital mental health resources by the Australian Government of Health.
- Heads Up: A comprehensive website and training about mental health in the workplace by Beyond Blue and the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance.
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