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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CRISIS LINES

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Thursday, 06 September 2007

CRISIS LINE

 
  • Emergency Services – 000
    Ambulance, Police
    ,  Fire
  • Lifeline – 131114 - Free anonymous 24/7 generalist counselling that does not discriminate

  • Suicide Helpline Call Back Service - 1300 659 467 - 9am to 5pm Mon to Fri - Support for people at risk of suicide, people caring for someone who is suicidal or people bereaved by suicide. Service offers six sessions of 50 minute telephone counselling over a period of up to six months.
  • Crisis Care Unit - 13 16 11 - 4pm–9am Monday to Friday and 24 hours on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays – Counselling and practical help for individuals and families in any type of crisis.
  • Kids Help Line – 1800 55 1800 – For young people aged 5-25; free, confidential and anonymous counselling
  • Living Hope - 8277 4033 Counselling for people with any type of crisis - Filipino, Greek and Italian interpreters can be arranged.
  • SA Mental Health CRISIS Team - 13 14 65 or (rural) 1800 182 232 24/7 - Mental health telephone emergency and crisis intervention service

HELP LINES 
  • Aboriginal Sobriety Group Mobile Assistance Patrol (MAP) - 8223 4063 or 0411 474 368 - 6pm to 4am, 7 days a week – Assistance and support for aboriginal people under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

  • Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) - 1300 131 340  24/7 - Information, counselling and referral service for the general public, concerning family and friends, students and health professionals.

  • Child Abuse Prevention Services - 1800 688 009 - Supportive, non-judgemental counselling for parents and carers who are afraid of hurting a child. 

  • Domestic Violence Helpline - 1800 800 098 - Counselling, support and information for victims of domestic violence and their concerned friends. Also counselling for people who commit domestic violence. 

  • Gambling Helpline - 1800 060 757 - 24/7 - Counselling, information and referral for people who are concerned about their own, or another person’s gambling. 

  • Migrant Women’s Support and Accommodation Service - 8346 9417 8.30am–5.30pm, Monday to Friday - Support and emergency accommodation for migrant women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

  • Nunga Miminis Shelter - 8223 2200 (phone and TTY) 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday - Support and emergency accommodation for Aboriginal women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

  • Parent Helpline - 1300 364 100 - 24/7 – Information, counselling and support for parents and carers of children including teachers.

  • SANE Help line – 1800 187 236 - 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday – Information and advice.

  • Youth Call - 8277 4400 Counselling service for people with drug and alcohol problems and their family and friends.

  • Youth Healthline 1300 13 17 19 or (mobile phone)
    (08) 8303 1691 -
    24/7 Confidential telephone health information, referral and support service for young people.

  • Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service -
    8226 8787 or (rural) 1800 817 421

    Emergency medical and counselling services for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted.

HOSPITALS
 


CLINICS AND PSYCHIATRIC WARDS

 SPECIALTY UNITS/SERVICES 
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) for people under 18 - Southern CAMHS  or
    Northern CAHMS  Offer services by child and family specialists including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses and occupational therapists who are experienced in helping children with psychiatric, emotional, behavioural and social difficulties.  Offer personalised individual or family counselling appointments, groups for children and parents, or information workshops for parents/caregivers. 
Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 January 2008 )
 

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