Mental Health support in the Blackwood Valley - local help is available for you or a loved one. You don't have to do it alone.
CRISIS HELP
Is it an Emergency?
If someone is in immediate risk of harm or in need of urgent medical aid, call Triple zero (000) or visit the hospital emergency department where help is available 24/7
HELP LINES
If you need immediate, free and confidential support, there are a number of helplines available
- Call, chat or text with Lifeline 24 hours per day 13 11 14 or text 0477131114
- Call Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
- Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467
- 13Yarn 13 92 76
Alcohol and Drug support
St John of God South West Community Alcohol and Drug Service (SWCADS) is a counselling service located within the South West region of Western Australia. Appointments are available at Henri’s Wellbeing Centre by calling 9729 6700
Alcohol & Drug Support Line 1800 198 024
Parent & Family Drug Support Line 1800 653 203
Text the Effects (Alcohol and Drug Foundation) 04398 835 563
RURAL SUPPORT
Mental HealthEmergency Response Line (country Australia ) 1800 552 002
Rural Aid is a charity supporting farmers and their families 1300 327 624
Rural West provides a free, confidential, mobile and independent financial counselling service 1800 612 004
Drought Response Hotline 1300 489 832
Regional Men’s Health Initiative 6314 1436
FOOD OR HOUSING INSECURITY
Foodbank 08 9726 2362. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Greenbushes CRC and St Paul’s Anglican Church in Bridgetown.
Salvation Army 6210 3288
Emergency Relief and Food Access Service 1800 979 777
FAMILY SUPPORT
Blackwood Youth Action support marginalised and at-risk youth in the Blackwood Valley region. They provide early intervention support services for young people aged 12 to 25 who are at risk of mental health problems.
Headspace provides support for young people aged 12 to 25, and their families 1300 650 890 or headspace.org.au
Kids Helpline offers free qualified counselling for young people aged 5 to 25
LGBTIQA+ provides anonymous telephone and webchat peer support for people to discuss sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings and/or relationships
Mensline supports men and boys dealing with family and relationship concerns