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.

Entry Point Perth

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia

Entrypoint Perth is a free and voluntary assessment and referral service assisting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Lifeline

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

24/7 crisis support for all ages, speak to a trained crisis support worker.

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.

Lifeline

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

24/7 crisis support for all ages, speak to a trained crisis support worker.

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.

Crisis Care

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia

24/7 response to concerns for child's safety and wellbeing, information and referrals for people experiencing crisis.

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.

Kids Help Line

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

FREE, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

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.

13 Yarn

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

24/7 crisis support for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.

Kids Help Line

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

FREE, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia

Free 24/7 service provides support for women, with or without children, who are experiencing family and domestic violence.

Children & Adolescent Mental Health Service Crisis Connect

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

Urgent mental health support, advice and assessment for children and young people.

Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia

24/7 information and referrals for men who are concerned about their violent and abusive behaviours and for male victims of family and domestic violence.

Crisis Care Helpline

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia

Available 24/7. Provides information, advice, support and intervention for people in crises and needing urgent help.

Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC)

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

24/7 crisis and counselling service people of all genders over 13 years who have experienced recent sexual assault.

Accommodation and Housing Support

Support for people who are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Please reach out for support if you are concerned due to:

  • end of lease
  • loss of employment
  • relationship breakdown
  • sleeping in vehicle

St Pat’s Housing Services

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

Offers a range of accommodation within the greater Fremantle area for men and women, including families, couples and youth housing.

Youth Place

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Assists young people aged 15 to 24 who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness.

Anglicare WA

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia

Supports adults and families experiencing housing issues, homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

The Lucy Saw Centre

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

Emergency accommodation and outreach support for women and children affected by family and domestic violence.

Uniting WA

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

Offer a range of support services that are related to accommodation and housing.

Housing Choices Australia

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia

Provider of specialist disability accommodation, social and affordable housing.

Meals

Free or low-cost meals

St Pat’s Community Centre – Daily Meals

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Provides fresh-cooked meals twice daily, Monday to Friday.

Daily Meals – City of Fremantle

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Free meals served and community supports available within the City of Fremantle.

Cana WA Community – meals

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Free community meals served in Fremantle on Wednesdays.

PortCare Community Lunch at C3 Church

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Free lunch served Fridays 12pm - 1.30pm at C3 church in South Fremantle

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, WA Metro

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.

Fremantle Women’s Health Centre

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Counselling and Community Connector services for women.

Fremantle Women’s Health Centre

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Counselling and Community Connector services for women.

ConnectGroups

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia

Search the online directory to find a peer support group in your areas or phone for a referral.

Fremantle Rockingham Family Support Network

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

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.

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.

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.

Fremantle Rockingham Family Support Network

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

Community Navigators that assess the needs of families and connect them to a range of local support services.

Fremantle Rockingham Family Support Network

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

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.

Low-Cost Food Centres and Food Assistance

Where to find low-cost food, food hampers and support for community members experiencing financial hardship

St Patrick’s Community Support Centre

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Fresh bread and produce available daily. Mobile Foodbank visits' St Pat's providing low-cost food, available by referral.

PortCare

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

PortCare operates a low cost supermarket which sells food and groceries at a fraction of their normal retail cost.

Chorus

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Low-cost meals delivered for people with difficulty shopping and or preparing meals.

Mobile Foodbank

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

Mobile Foodbank visits multiple sites each week making it easier for you to access low-cost groceries. Referral required.

South Lake Ottey Family Centre

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Provide assistance and support to residents living in the City of Cockburn experiencing financial hardship or distress.

Vinnies

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Home visits only for emergency. Food Parcels delivered to you. Must have HCC or Pension Card.

Online Support - Young People

Non-crisis support

RightByYou – by Neami National

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

A mental health resource for friends of young people at risk.

Orygen.org.au #chatsafe

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Guidelines for young people aged 12-25 years on how to have online conversations about suicide and self-harm.

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.

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.

Cockburn Support Service

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Free counselling for adults

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.

Counselling

Face to face and web-based counselling

headspace Fremantle

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Free counselling support service for young people aged 12-25, for mild to moderate mental health cases.

Lifeline

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia

Free counselling service to people impacted by family separation and/or experiencing grief and loss.

360 Health+Community – Alive Program

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

Our ALIVE program offers regular counselling sessions to help people (aged 17+) in Perth experiencing suicidal thoughts and self-harm.

Youth Actvities

Events, activities and support for young people in the local community.

City of Cockburn

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Cockburn Youth Centre and Youth Support Services provide a safe space and support for young people aged 10-24.

City of Fremantle

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Provides a range of events and activities for young people aged 12-25 years.

City of Melville

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Youth Drop In at Willagee and Blue Gum Community Centers, ages 12-25 years.

Support for Families

Accommodation, outreach and assistance for families including women and children affected by family and domestic violence and men experiencing relationship difficulties.

The Lucy Saw Centre

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Emergency accommodation and outreach support for women and children affected by family and domestic violence.

Communicare – Settle In

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

Supports migrant and refugee women experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, family and domestic violence.

Uniting WA – Aboriginal Women’s Support

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Support for Aboriginal Women experiencing or at risk of family domestic violence.

Men’s Referral Service

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Free counselling, information and referral service for men looking to change their behaviour.

Mensline Australia

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

24/7 support and information service for men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties.

Support for Parents and Carers

Information, advice and workshops to support parents and carers through their child’s milestones or challenges.

Ngala Parenting Line

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

A free support service for WA parents and caregivers of children from 0 to 18 years.

raisingchildren.net.au – the Australian Parenting website

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Provides free, reliable, up-to-date and independent information to help families grow and thrive together.

Playgroup WA

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

Find a playgroup

South West Metropolitan Parenting Service

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Provides free parenting programs and courses and individual support for those who have a direct full-time, part-time or occasional parenting role.

ReachOut – Parent Coaching

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Provides a free coaching service for parents and carers to support teens through a tough time.

Neami National

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

A Guide for Parents - Supporting your child’s mental health.

Orygen.org.au – Resources

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Coping with self-harm: a guide for parents and carers.

Kiind.

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia

Provides resources and support to help parents if a child is showing signs of developmental delay or has a disability, including a guide for Aboriginal families.

Financial Support

Financial Counsellors tell us that the biggest challenge is people waiting too long to reach out for support.

If you have missed a couple of bills and are starting to feel concerned, you may be eligible for a range of programs to get you back on track.

Emergency Relief and Food Access Service

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

The Emergency Relief and Food Access Service (ERFAS) can help you put food on your table, pay rent or keep up with your bills and help you access local support.

National Debt Helpline

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Helps people in Australia tackle their debt problems and get their lives back on track.

Financial Wellbeing Collective

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

The Financial Wellbeing Collective are a one stop shop for financial support. All services are FREE and everyone is eligible for financial counselling. Call the Financial Wellbeing Collective to book an appointment with a financial counsellor in your local area.

Directories

A wider range of support options available in your local community.

My Community Directory

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

My Community Directory is the place to go to find community services and events in your local community.

Ask Izzy

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

A website that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family violence support, counselling and much more.

WAConnect

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia

WAConnect is a directory of community service providers in Western Australia.

Health Direct

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

National directory of health services. Use this directory to find health practitioners in your local area.

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.

Training and Support for Schools

Mental health training and resources for schools including support for students, staff, parents and carers.

RD Enterprises – Training

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

Provides mental health and wellbeing training to support young people, parenting programs and professional development for teachers and staff.

headspace Fremantle – Training

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Mental health education programs for students 12-25, staff, parents and carers.

Standby – Support After Suicide

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Face to face and/or phone support, resources and workshops to support children and young people impacted by suicide.

Wanslea – Supporting Kids in Primary Schools (SKIPS)

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

The SKIPS program is designed to increase understanding of the impact of mental illness on families.

BeYou.edu.au – Suicide Prevention & Response

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Clear, practical guidance and support for secondary schools in suicide prevention and response.

Orygen.org.au – Toolkits for schools

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Implementing school-based mental health programs in secondary schools.

Information & Resources

Free information, resources and training for those experiencing domestic violence or supporting a loved one.

YourToolkit.com

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Provides a free step-by-step guide on personal safety support services for people facing family and domestic violence.

Communicare / White Ribbon Australia

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Free training on prevention of violence against women for workplaces.

RUAH Community Services

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia

Tips, links, help and resources – family and domestic violence.

Legal Support

Legal support for women experiencing family domestic violence, facing crisis or disadvantage.

Fremantle Community Legal Service

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Family violence lawyer can provide legal and non-legal support to clients currently or recently experiencing family and domestic violence.

Women’s Legal Service WA

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia

Provide legal advice and assistance to women in WA, including matters relating to family violence and family law.

Legal Yarn

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia

Telephone information services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Staffed by mob to support legal worries.

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 Carers

Carers can be any age including young carers (children and young people under 25 in a carer role) and can be paid and unpaid.

Many people don’t see themselves as carers. They are just children, parents, partners or friends who care for someone close to them.

If you are a carer, you can get help and support from the government and other organisations.

Carer Gateway

  • Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Carer Gateway is a free support program for carers, providing emotional and practical support and services to assist those in a carer role.

Tenancy Support

If you are experiencing rental stress or tenancy issues, advice from tenancy advocates is to reach out early as there is support available to get you back on track and maintain your public or private rental home.

Circle Green Community Legal

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia

Provide legal services, advice and resources to residential tenants in WA.

Fremantle Legal Centre

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Tenant Advocates provide advice on tenancy issues to clients in public and private rentals who live within Cockburn, Fremantle and Melville.

WA Rent Relief Program

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro

Provides one-off rent relief payments to help tenants who are at risk of eviction because their rent is in arrears, to negotiate with their landlords to extend their tenancy. For eligible private rental tenants.

Anglicare WA Private Tenancy Support

  • Fremantle Cockburn Melville

Provides support to people residing in private rental accommodation if they are at risk of homelessness.