PEEL AND SOUTH WEST MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES

Rurallink
Rurallink is an AFTER-HOURS extension of local mental health services providing easy telephone access to experienced community mental health staff, with a focus on supporting people with mental health issues.

The service provides an AFTER-HOURS contact point for new and existing clients, carers, other community members, health professionals, and commununity welfare services.

Rurallink is a confident service.  It operates as an integral part of local government mental health services in meeting the needs of the community and delivering continuous care and support where needed.

Operating Hours

Rurallink is a dedicated AFTER-HOURS mental health telephone service available:
• 4.30pm to 8.30pm Monday to Friday
• 24 hours Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
Outside these times, contact your local mental health service.

The Rurallink number is a free call number:

1800 552 002

TTY 1800 720 101

Rurallink is only available in the South West.

Peel Mental Health
• 8.30am-4.30pm – Phone 08 9531 8080
Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL). This service is available 24 hours a day.
Metro callers 1300 555 788 (local call). Peel callers 1800 676 822 (free-call)
These services should be used by people involved in a mental health emergency in the community. These might include:
• individuals who feel that they require urgent assistance
• families or carers of those with a mental illness
• members of the general public who witness a mental health crisis and require assistance
• health professionals
• community welfare service providers.

PATHWAYS
Provides support families and carers of those affected by mental illness. This service is available in Bunbury, Harvey-Yarloop, Capel, Dardanup, Collie, Donnybrook, Boyup Brook and the Central Great Southern areas. Phone: 08 9791 1799

Waratah Support Centre
Waratah is a free, confidential and professional counselling service for people who have experienced sexual assault/abuse or domestic violence. This service is located in Bunbury and services the South West region. Phone: 08 9791 2884     Free-call: 1800 017 303

Beyond blue
Crisis Care – 1800 199 008

Lifeline – 13 11 14

CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS

Headspace
If you or someone you know is going through a tough time at school or at home this web site may be helpful. National Youth Mental Health Foundation, for information about Cyber Bullying, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders etc. This site is a great resource for Teenagers,

Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800

Kids and Teens Waratah
Domestic violence and sexual abuse counselling - Phone 08 9792 4955
BreakThru
Free counselling service for children and adults 25 years and under. Offers young people new ways to understand and cope with change and painful experiences. Obtain GP referral (standard referral form) then contact Allambee Counselling Inc or Relationships Australia.

Allambee Phone: 08 9535 8263                 Relationships Australia Phone: 08 9583 6000

Allambee Counselling
Allambee Counselling Inc - As a specialist service in the Peel region, Allambee provides medium to long term counselling to individuals and family members aged 13 and over who have been affected by: recent sexual assault; past sexual abuse; domestic/family violence. Phone: 08 9535 8263

Relationships Australia
Building stronger relationships to enhance the lives of individuals, families and communities. Based in Mandurah. Phone 08 9583 6000

LADS
LADS is a self help volunteer organisation established to meet the needs of children, adolescents and adults with learning and attentional disorders.
• Provides support and referral for parents, support groups and adults.
• Counselling by professionals on diagnosis, management and intervention of AD/HD
• Seminars, talks, courses and workshops on AD/HD.
Phone: 08 9346 7544

DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
Provides free 24 hour confidential telephone counselling, information and referral for users, parents, partners, friends, health and welfare professionals and family members. Staffed by professional experienced drug and alcohol counsellors. Phone: 9442 5000   Toll free: 1800 198 024

Parent Drug Information Centre
Statewide, 24 hour free confidential telephone service for parents and carers. It provides counselling, information, referral, parent to parent support, drug court support, children’s court support. Trained volunteers and professional counsellors. Phone: 08 9442 5050 Toll free: 1800 653 203
SW Community Drug Service Team
Counselling, pharmacotherapy program (medical intervention including GP, counselor client), Indigenous AOD workers, prevention, consultation, education/training. The service is based at 167 Spencer Street Bunbury and provides regular services to Busselton, Collie, Manjimup and Margaret River.
Phone: 08 9721 9256

SUICIDE

Coronial Counselling Service
Monday to Friday Phone 1800 671 994

Samaritans
Provides support for anyone who has experienced the suicide of a friend or relative.
1800 198 313

ARBOR
Support for people bereaved by suicide, based in Perth metro only but can provide information/assistance over the phone. You can use this link to download an “Information & Support Pack – for those bereaved by suicide or other sudden death”
Phone 08 9266 1029
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