Where to get help
What to do if you or someone you know is struggling.
If you need urgent help, contact 000 or Lifeline WA on 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support.
Visit your GP
If you are feeling like you are struggling, your GP is a good place to start a conversation. Whatever you may be feeling, talking it over can help and it's important to know that there are people that can help you.
Augusta Clinic
Margaret River Surgery
1 Station Road
Margaret River WA 6285
Ph: 9757 2766
Margaret River Medical Centre
Cowaramup Surgery
33 Bussell Highway
Cowaramup WA 6284
Ph: 9755 9777
Nannup Medical Centre
There are number of counselling services right across the South West. To find one near you, just head over to Google and type "counselling services near (Insert your town name here). Many will have phone contact details or websites where you can make an appointment.
Think Mental Health
The Think Mental Health education campaign is part of a comprehensive approach in Western Australia that aims to build mental health and wellbeing and reduce mental health issues with view to reducing Western Australia’s suicide rate.
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Visit their website here
Call Lifeline 13 11 14
You are not alone. We are here to listen. Every 30 seconds, a person in Australia reaches out to Lifeline for help.
We are a national charity providing all Australians experienceing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
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Call 13 11 14
or visit their website here
Start a conversation
Talk to a trusted family member or friend. You will be surprised how much better you feel just by talking. They won't judge you, but they can help you steer through the fog and assist in finding the right help.
If you know someone who is struggling with their mental heath but you don't know what to do, take a look at this brochure about how to check in on someone. To view, click here.
Contact Rural Link
Rurallink is an after hours telephone service for people in rural and regional communities who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. Callers to Rurallink are connected to a trained mental health clinician who can provide support.
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Free Call 1800 552 002
Mon - Fri 4.30pm - 8.30am
Sat - Sun 24 hours
or visit their website here
Call Suicide Call Back Service
Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service providing 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.
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Call 1300 659 467
or visit their website here