Free Mental Health Services
If you’re looking for support, we’ve included a list of free mental health services below that may be helpful. While we don’t specifically endorse any individual service, we hope these resources provide a helpful starting point if you or someone you know needs support.
Beyond Blue
The free telephone and online counselling service is open 24/7 for everyone in Australia.
No matter who you are, or how you’re feeling, reach out to the free counselling services for support – and they’ll point you in the right direction so you can get the help you need.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/talk-to-a-counsellor
Call 1300 22 4636 or use the Webchat at https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/talk-to-a-counsellor/chat
Translation, hearing and speech services
- Call Speak and Listen (speech-to-speech relay) on 1800 555 727 and ask for 1300 22 4636
- Call TTY (teletypewriter) on 1800 555 677 and ask for 1300 22 4636
- Call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50
- Connect to the National Relay Service (internet relay) and ask for 1300 22 4636
Carer Gateway
The Carer Gateway Phone Counselling Service is a free program funded by the Australian Government. It offers phone counselling to carers aged 18 and over.
Caring for someone can sometimes feel stressful, upsetting, or overwhelming. During tough times, Carer Gateway’s trained counsellors can talk with you one-on-one. They listen to how you are feeling and help you talk about your caring role.
The service provides:
- Free phone counselling
- Confidential support
- Compassionate professional counsellors
- No referral needed
- Out-of-hours appointments
To access support, call 1800 422 737 and press Option 2, weekdays 8am to 6pm across Australia. Or request a call back on the website.
https://counselling.carergateway.gov.au/s
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged five to 25. Qualified counsellors at Kids Helpline are available anytime, any reason.
Phone 1800 55 1800 or webchat at https://www.kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling/
https://www.kidshelpline.com.au/get-help
Lifeline – Crisis Support
The crisis support services offer confidential one-to-one, short-term support with a trained Lifeline crisis supporter.
For people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping they will listen without judgement and provide a safe space to discuss what’s on your mind.
Call 13 11 14
Web chat https://www.lifeline.org.au/chat
Text 0477 13 11 14
Helpline run by Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people 13 YARN
National disaster support line 13 43 57
Medicare Mental Health Centres
A welcoming place where adults can access free and confidential mental health information, services and support.
- Walk-in service – no appointment needed
- No referral needed
- Free service
- Available to people aged 18 years and over
- Immediate or short to medium term care
https://www.wapha.org.au/medicare-mental-health-centres/
To book an appointment call 1800 595 212 or walk into a Centre.
Locations: Armadale, Gosnells, Midland, Mirrabooka, Northam
MensLine Australia
MensLine Australia is a free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.
Call 1300 78 99 78
https://mensline.org.au/
PANDA National Helpline
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia – supports the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood. PANDA operates Australia’s only National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline for individuals, their families, support people and health care providers.
Monday to Saturday
1300 726 306