Seeking immediate help?
If you or someone you care for is experiencing severe mental health problems or is at risk of harming themselves or someone else it is important you get help immediately.
If the person is in immediate danger or threatening to harm you or others, call the police on 000 (triple zero).
The following national services are available 24 hours:
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
State Mental Health Services:
ACT
Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT)
The CATT team provides assessment and treatment of mentally ill people in crisis situations 24 hour a day, seven day a week. Call the Triage Unit on 1800 629 354 (24 hour service) or phone (02) 6205 1065.
NSW
State Mental Health Telephone Access Line (SMHTAL) 1800 011 511
NT
Central Australian Mental Health Services 08 8951 7777
Mental health services for the residents of the Alice Springs area
Top End Mental Health Services 08 8999 4988
Mental health services including for crisis for all residents in the Darwin area
SA
Mental Health Triage Service 13 14 65
QLD
No State 24 hour contact number.
In a mental health emergency
- Contact your local GP
- Visit your hospital emergency department
- Phone 000 Call or visit your local mental health service
TAS
Mental Health Services Helpline 1300 332 388
VIC
Mental Health Advice Line 1300 280 737
The Mental Health Advice Line helps callers link-up with appropriate services. The service is not a crisis or counselling line or an emergency service. It is staffed by mental health professionals who provide expert mental health advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays.