Mental health services
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.
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
Beyond Blue
Get mental health information or 24 hour a day, 7 days a week support from qualified mental health counsellors for you or someone you know.
ViewLifeline
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
ViewSuicide Call Back Service
Suicide Call Back Service is a free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.
ViewKids Helpline
Kids Helpline is a free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
View13YARN
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.
View1800 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.
This page was last updated 16 December 2024.
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