Crisis: Help and Support

There are many crisis support and counselling services available to choose from in Western Australia. Our service locator can help you find your nearest service.

For life threatening emergency dial 000. Ambulance, Fire and Police - 24 hours, 7 days.
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Australian Defence Force - All Hours Support Line (ASL) - 24 hours, 7 days

The All-hours Support Line (ASL) is a confidential telephone service for ADF members and their families that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The ASL is designed as a triage line, which simply means that it is there to help you access ADF or civilian mental health services more easily. Services that you can access include psychology, medical, social work, and chaplain services.
Telephone (all areas): 1800 628 036

13YARN
24  hours / 7 days Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people.
Crisis support run by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people.
Telephone (all areas): 13 92 76

Crisis Care Helpline - 24 hours, 7 days
Crisis Care offers a counselling service for family and domestic violence; child protection, suicidal thoughts and homelessness.
Telephone (Metro): 61 8 9223 1111
Telephone (Country): 1800 199 008

Lifeline WA
Suicide prevention support by phone or online chat.
Telephone (All areas): 13 11 14

Samaritans Crisis Line - 24 hours, 7 days
Safe and caring support for life's problems.
Telephone (All areas): 135 247

Mensline
Telephone and online chat counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns.
Telephone (All areas): 1300 78 99 78

Mental Health Emergency - 24 hours, 7 days
Provides a rapid response to mental health emergencies across the metropolitan area.
Telephone (Metro): 1300 555 788
Telephone (Country): 1800 676 822

Help with drugs

Alcohol and drug support – 24 hours, 7 days
Telephone (Metro):   61 8 9442 5000
Telephone (Country): 1800 198 024

Parent and family drug support line
Telephone (Metro):  61 8 9442 5050
Telephone (Country): 1800 653 203

Meth helpline
Telephone: 1800 874 878

Help with domestic violence

Family domestic violence - 24 hours, 7 days
Support for victims of family violence.
Telephone (All areas): 131 444

Men’s Domestic Violence 24 hours, 7 days
Telephone (Metro): 61 8 9223 1199
Telephone (Country): 1800 000 599

People Who Care
Service providing support to frail, aged, disability and families following domestic violence
Phone: +61 8 9379 1944
Email: enquiries@peoplewhocare.org.au
Website: https://www.peoplewhocare.org.au/

Women’s Domestic Violence
Support for women experiencing domestic violence, including help finding a safe place.
Telephone (Metro): 61 8 9223 1188
Telephone (Country): 1800 007 339

Help with sexual assault

Sexual Assault Resource Centre 24 hours, 7 days
Provides emergency support services for 13 years old and above. Aboriginal liaison officer available
Telephone (Metro): 61 8 6458 1828
Telephone (Country): 1800 199 888

Help with pregnancy

Pregnancy problem house offers a free and confidential service in the Perth metropolitan area, midwest, great southern and goldfields region.
Telephone (All areas):   1300 200 406.