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Get information on mental health services including the SA Health Mental Triage Service, Urgent Mental Health Care Centre and 24/7 helplines.

In a mental health emergency

Contact the SA Health Mental Health Triage Service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

This service is the main point of access to state funded mental health services and can provide advice and information in a mental health emergency or crisis.

It is staffed by mental health clinicians who will assess and refer to acute response teams where appropriate.

Phone 13 14 65

Supports and services

SA Health provide a comprehensive range of mental health services throughout South Australia, including:

  • community clinical rehabilitation
  • supports for veterans', children and adolescents and older people
  • services for regional and rural communities.

Learn more about the mental health supports and services available near you.

Urgent Mental Health Care Centre

The Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (UMHCC), located on Grenfell Street in the Adelaide CBD, is a free service for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.

UMHCC is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and takes walk-ins or referrals from emergency services, GPs or any referring body.

UMHCC provides short term support in a calm space to help with urgent mental health needs.

This service is for anyone:

  • aged over 16
  • living in Adelaide
  • experiencing a mental health crisis
  • willing to attend the UMHCC.

UMHCC offers an alternative to presenting at hospital Emergency Departments for a mental health crisis. Find out more about their service and how to access.

National 24/7 helplines

Lifeline

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Phone 13 11 14 Lifeline website
13YARN

If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, connect with 13YARN, 24 hour a day, 7 days a week to talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.

Phone 13 92 76 13YARN website
1800 RESPECT

National domestic violence and sexual violence counselling service.
Available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 1800RESPECT supports people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.

Phone 1800 737 732 1800 RESPECT website

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