Mental Health Support

Access to mental health and alcohol and other drug services, particularly early intervention and prevention services, can be difficult in rural and remote areas where people are isolated and have to travel long distances.

We provide direct clinical services to people living in remote communities to improve their overall health and wellbeing. Our Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs team operate in multiple locations, providing a range of services from clinical treatment to educational workshops and programs to enhance wellbeing.

In addition to being involved in face-to-face primary healthcare clinics and providing psychological support by phone and email, the team promotes mental health and wellbeing initiatives to address community need. This includes running workshops on common issues and conducting pit-stop health checks to raise awareness of mental health issues and support options.

If you are having suicidal thoughts, you need to stay safe, send for help and have someone remain with you (if able, or on the phone) until further help arrives.
Are you or someone near you in immediate danger?

Call emergency services on 000; or Go to a hospital emergency department.

If you usually receive services from the Royal Flying Doctor Service the emergency medical phone number is: 08 8088 1188. Call the on-call Doctor.

To talk to someone, call:
Lifeline 13 11 14

For rural areas:
Lifeline 13 11 14
or
NSW rural 24 hour mental health crisis line 1800 011 511.