Mental Health Supports
Local, free or low-cost mental health supports for all ages
Ongoing uncertainty and financial pressures can impact mental health. A local resource makes it simpler to find free and low-cost mental health supports for all ages.
The information has been selected to complement GP’s advice and can provide some options for interim support if someone is on a waiting list to see a psychologist for example.
Mental Health Supports
Where is the door?
Our first release of resources is for the Fremantle, Cockburn & Melville area.
Some of our resources are available state or nation-wide. Please check each resource for details.
Crisis Support
24/7 support when you need to speak to someone.
If you or another person is in immediate risk of harm or in an emergency, dial 000 or visit the nearest hospital emergency department.
Lifeline
- Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville
24/7 crisis support for all ages, speak to a trained crisis support worker.
13 Yarn
- Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville
24/7 crisis support for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
Suicide Call Back Service
- Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville
A free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.
Mental Health Emergency Response Line
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia
24/7 support for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, family and carers, or health professionals.
Kids Help Line
- Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville
FREE, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Children & Adolescent Mental Health Service Crisis Connect
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro
Urgent mental health support, advice and assessment for children and young people.
Face-to-Face Support
Non-crisis mental health support
Chat to a qualified professional face-to-face.
headspace Fremantle
- Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Free counselling support service for young people aged 12-25, for mild to moderate mental health cases.
St Pat’s Health Clinic – Counselling Service
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Counselling service available for adults - health care card needed.
360 Health+Community – ALIVE Program
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro
Counselling for suicidal thoughts and self harm for ages 17+ years
Fremantle Hospital Mental Health Service
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Rockingham
Mental health support for ages 18-65 years
Fremantle Older Adult Mental Health Service
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Assessment and treatment for adults aged 65+ years
Fremantle Women’s Health Centre
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Provides low-cost health and counselling services for Women.
Multicultural Futures
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro
Free Mental Health and Wellbeing service for adults from a migrant or refugee background.
Just Kids Health
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Nurse Practitioners who treat babies to teens and support their families with health issues.
Freo Street Doctor
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Free mobile medical service, available in locations across Fremantle, Melville and Cockburn.
Phone and Online Support
Non-crisis support for people experiencing a mental health challenge or going through a tough time.
Q Life LGBTIQ+ Service
- Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Phone and online peer support and referral.
MindSpot
- Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Provides free, online, personalised mental health support.
Head to Health
- Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville
This website includes a range of resources and free confidential phone support is available to anyone seeking help for their mental and emotional wellbeing.
eheadspace
- Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Telephone and online support for 12 to 25 year olds and those concerned about a young person 12 to 25.
PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Supports the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood.
Beyond Blue
- Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Mental health information, phone and online support.
Suicide Prevention Peer CARE Companion Warmline
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia
A non-crisis call-back service for individuals, those affected by suicide, or people caring for others.
Thirrili
- Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Provides emotional and practical support to families impacted by a loss from suicide or other fatal traumatic incidents.
StandBy
- Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville
StandBy provides FREE face-to-face and or telephone support to anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide.
Community Navigators
If you are not sure where to start or need some support to reach out, speak to a community navigator.
Fremantle Rockingham Family Support Network
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Community Navigators that assess the needs of families and connect them to a range of local support services.
Fremantle Library Connect
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville
A walk in service at Fremantle Library for free advice, referrals and support.
ConnectGroups
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia
Search the online directory to find a peer support group in your areas or phone for a referral.
Peer Pathways
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia
A free, WA-wide navigation service that assists people with mental health challenges find the supports needed to promote mental and physical wellbeing.
Alcohol and other Drug Support
Support and information for those concerned about their own or a loved one’s alcohol or drug use.
Community Alcohol and Drug Service – South Metro
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro
Provides free and confidential alcohol and other drug services for individuals and families.
Alcohol & Drug Support Line
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro
Provides 24/7 non-judgemental telephone, counselling, information, referral and support lines for alcohol and drug use.
Parent & Family Drug Support Line
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro
Provides 24/7 non-judgemental telephone, counselling, information, referral and support lines for alcohol and drug use.
Meth Helpline
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro
A confidential, non-judgemental, 24/7 telephone counselling, information and referral service for anyone seeking help for their own or another person’s meth use.
Support for those caring for a family member or friend with a disability, mental illness or who is frail due to age.
Support and information for young people, parents and carers and school communities.
Advice and information to support a friend through a tough time, whether it’s mental health issues, relationship problems or financial difficulties.
Someone who can talk through the best way to access help for your individual circumstances.
If you can’t find what you are looking for, try a community directory for more options.
Free and low-cost meals, food, accommodation and support services.
If you can’t find what you are looking for, try a community directory for more options.
Someone who can talk through the best way to access help for your individual circumstances.
Advice and information to support a friend through a tough time, whether it’s mental health issues, relationship problems or financial difficulties.
Support and information for young people, parents and carers and school communities.
Support for those caring for a family member or friend with a disability, mental illness or who is frail due to age.