Free Mental Health Resources
There’s more to working on your mental health than just going to a therapist.
These resources have been hand-picked to give you the tools and confidence needed to create positive change in your life.
New resources are added regularly, so check back at a later time to stay up to date.
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Where to get help
If you need help urgently, I have compiled a list of mental health services that can help.
In an emergency, you should always call 000 for an ambulance to take you directly to hospital, especially if you are feeling at risk of harming yourself or others.
Mental Health Emergency Response Line
Phone: 1300 555 788
Rural: 1800 676 822
This 24 x 7 triage service consists of professionals who can come to a person's home for emergency assessment. They can also provide advice about what to do in a crisis.
Lifeline
Phone: 13 11 14
National service 24 x 7 Crisis Support, Suicide Prevention & Crisis Support Lifeline offering a counselling service that respects everyone’s right to be heard, understood and cared for.
Suicide Callback Service
Phone: 1300 659 467
24 x 7 Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service that provides professional telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.
Crisis Care
Freecall: 1800 199 008
Phone: (08) 9223 1111
24 x 7 telephone service providing information, advice, support and intervention for people in crises and needing urgent help. Types of crises addressed by the service include child protection concerns, family and domestic violence, suicidal ideation and homelessness.
Mental Health Online and MindSpot
Mental Health Online and MindSpot both provide comprehensive and effective online services and programs free of charge. If you’re experiencing mental distress, their services can help you understand and address your needs through self-assessment, self-help and, if you choose, online professional support.
Samaritans
24/7 Anonymous Crisis Support Line: 135 247
Youth Helpline WA: 1800 198 313
The Samaritans provide 24 x 7 telephone access to suicidal and despairing people in Western Australia. Call if you are going through a crisis, worried about something, feel upset or confused, or you just want to talk to someone.
National Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Helpline
Phone: 1800 737 732
Call 000 if you are in danger
24 x 7 confidential information, counselling and support service for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.
Rural Link
Phone: 1800 552 002
Rural Link is a specialist after-hours mental health telephone service for people in rural communities of Western Australia. The service provides information, advice, assessment, and referrals to other mental health services.
You Feel Like Shit - A Self-Care Game
This website is an online game that guides you through a series of questions that help you practice self care. It is useful if you believe you might be able to benefit from self-care right now.
PORTS
Phone: 1800 176 787
PORTS provides professional assessment and treatment for residents of WA aged 16+ who have symptoms of anxiety, depression, or substance use problem. PORTS can connect you with face-to-face, phone, and online mental health services.