Crisis Numbers for Australian States and Territories
ACT
NSW
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Australian Capital Territory CRISIS numbers
ACT Mental Health Triage Service
Ph: 02 6205 1065 or 24 hr/toll free Ph: 1800 629 354.
Can provide access to all mental health services including the Crisis Assessment Team.
or
Lifeline: 13 11 14
New South Wales CRISIS numbers
The nearest hospital can arrange a crisis team to come or can advise where to get help in your area.
If you live on the Central Coast call
Central Intake/CRISIS 24 hours, 7 days
Ph: 02 4320 3500
or
Salvo Suicide Helpline
Ph: 02 9331 2000
or
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Northern Territory CRISIS numbers
Northern Territory Health CRISIS services
Darwin Crisis line:
Ph: 08 8981 9227
or
Toll free: 1800 019 116
or
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Queensland CRISIS numbers
Call Emergency services on 000
or
Lifeline: 13 11 14
South Australia CRISIS numbers
South Australian Mental Health CRISIS Team
Metropolitan area: Ph. 131 465
Outside metropolitan area Ph. 1800 182 232
or
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Tasmania CRISIS numbers
Southern Tasmania
Triage number (CATT team) - 9am to 10.30pm:
Ph: 03 6233 2388
Toll Free: 1800 33 23 88
or if after 10.30pm:
Call the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department:
Ph: 03 6222 8423
or
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Northern Tasmania
Northwest Tasmania: Ph. 03 6434 6434.
Rest of Northern Region: Ph. 03 6348 7744
Or go to the emergency department of the local hospital.
or
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Victoria CRISIS numbers
Ring your nearest hospital who can contact the nearest
Crisis Assessment and Treatment (CAT) Team.
CAT teams operate 24 hours a day.
or
Lifeline: 13 11 14
or
Suicide Helpline
Ph: 1300 651 251
Western Australia CRISIS numbers
WA Mental Health Crisis Team
Ph: 08 9227 6822
Toll free: 1800 676 822
or
Samaritans Suicide Emergency Line (country)
Toll free 1800 198 313
or
Lifeline: 13 11 14