Emergency mental health contact details
This page lists a range of crisis helplines available 24/7, across all states and territories.
Emergency assistance
If you need emergency assistance, please phone 000 for police, ambulance or fire services NOW.
Crisis support lines
If you need immediate help in regard to a crisis in your health or living circumstances, the following helplines provide telephone crisis support and counselling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and online assistance (limited hours, depending on the service):
State crisis numbers
| State | Organisation | Number |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Mental Health Line | 1800 011 511 |
| VIC | Suicide Help Line | 1300 651 251 |
| QLD | 1300 MH CALL | 1300 MH CALL (1300 64 22 55) |
| SA | Mental Health Assessment and Crisis Intervention Service | 13 14 65 |
| WA | Mental Health Emergency Response Line | 1800 676 822 (PEEL) 1300 555 788 (Metro) |
| TAS | Mental Health Services Helpline | 1800 332 388 |
| NT | Mental Health Line - a free and confidential 24-hour hotline for mental health inquiries from anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or concerned about someone's wellbeing | 1800 682 288 |
| ACT | Mental Health Triage Service | 1800 629 354 |