Counselling & Mental Health

We provide counselling for women aged 16 and over in Perth’s East Metropolitan Area (City of Swan, Shire of Mundaring, Town of Bassendean and City of Kalamunda). If you are interested in this service, information can be found here.

If you do not currently reside in this region, a list of other counselling and mental health contacts are provided below.

If you or someone you know needs immediate mental health support, please call one of the following services, available 24/7:

Lifeline – 13 11 14
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
Mental Health Emergency Response Line
Perth Metro – 1300 555 788
Peel region – 1800 676 822
Country (Rurallink) – 1800 552 002

If you’re unsure which service to contact, any of the numbers above can help guide you.

If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, contact us through the National Relay Service.
For more information, visit accesshub.gov.au.

Anglicare WA

Anglicare WA provides professional relationship and counselling services for individuals, couples and families. Counsellors support people experiencing a wide range of personal, family and relationship issues.

Telephone counselling is available for people who are unable to attend in person, including those living in rural or remote areas.

www.anglicarewa.org.au

Ask Izzy

Ask Izzy is a mobile website that connects people who are in crisis with the services they need right now and nearby.

askizzy.org.au

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

CAMHS offers free, specialised mental health support, treatment, and advice for infants, children, and young people (typically up to 18) with significant mental health challenges, operating through community clinics, hospital services, and crisis support lines across Australia.

These multidisciplinary teams help with issues like severe anxiety, depression, and trauma, providing care from early intervention to acute crisis for families and young people.

WA’s 24/7 Crisis Connect line – 1800 048 636
www.cahs.health.wa.gov.au/Our-services/Mental-Health

Centrecare

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to strengthen individuals and communities through the delivery of professional social services, inspired by compassion and respect for human dignity.

Centrecare provides counselling services, support for people affected by problem gambling, as well as groups, workshops and seminars addressing a range of personal and social issues.

www.centrecare.com.au

Crisis Care

Crisis Care provides WA’s after-hours response for child safety concerns and family crises. The service offers urgent support, information, and referrals for vulnerable children, young people, and families outside normal business hours.

1800 199 008

Gambling Help Online

Gambling Help Online is a free and confidential service for people experiencing gambling problems, as well as their partners and families. The service provides support to talk about the impacts of gambling and explore strategies for managing behaviour. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1800 858 858
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au

Living Proud – LGBTIQA+SB Community Services

Since 1974, Living Proud has provided support to the LGBTIQA+SB community in WA. They are the WA partner of QLife, the national LGBTIQ+ telephone and web chat peer-support and referral service. Living Proud also delivers health and wellbeing programs, community capacity-building initiatives, and advocacy to empower and connect the community.

www.livingproud.org.au

Medicare Mental Health

Medicare Mental Health helps people navigate Australia’s mental health system by providing reliable information and resources in one place. The website includes guidance on mental wellbeing, managing mental health challenges, self-support strategies, and ways to support others.

www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au

Mental Health Commission

The Mental Health Commission funds a wide range of mental health, alcohol, and other drug services across WA, and also directly provides several key services, including:

Next Step Alcohol and Drug Services
Alcohol and Drug Support Lines
Prevention campaigns and programs
Community mental health step-up/step-down services

To find services that meet your needs, visit the Getting Help section of the website.

www.mhc.wa.gov.au

Midlas

Midland Information Debt and Legal Advocacy Service Inc (Midlas) is a not-for-profit community legal centre based in Midland and Ellenbrook that provides financial counselling and well-being, tenancy advocacy, disability advocacy and legal services to people throughout the northern region of Perth.

www.midlas.org.au

MIFWA

Mental Illness Fellowship of Western Australia (MIFWA) is a not-for-profit organisation providing information, advocacy and a range of support services for people living with mental illness, as well as their carers, families and friends.

www.mifwa.org.au

Moorditj Yarning

Moorditj Yarning is an Aboriginal-specific counselling program delivered by Relationships Australia WA. Counsellors have experience supporting people with concerns including alcohol and drug use, health issues, family and relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and domestic and family violence.

Yarning about worries can be healing.

1300 364 277
www.wa.relationships.com.au

Patricia Giles Centre for Non-Violence

Offers safe crisis accommodation, counselling, and culturally appropriate services for women and children affected by domestic violence, including Aboriginal-specific programs and support groups.

www.patgilescentre.org.au

Relationships Australia WA

Relationships Australia WA is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation that supports individuals, couples and families to build positive, respectful relationships and improve wellbeing.

www.relationshipswa.org.au

Ruah

Ruah has a long history of supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged people to create meaningful change in their lives. Many mental health and wellbeing services are free and aim to improve quality of life, relationships and wellbeing through personalised recovery-focused support.

ruah.org.au

Samaritans

Samaritans is a not-for-profit organisation focused on reducing suicide and promoting mental health. People can talk to Samaritans without fear of judgement, labels or diagnosis. Trained volunteers provide emotional support and help people explore their options.

www.thesamaritans.org.au

Yorgum Healing Services

Provides counselling, family violence programs, child sexual abuse treatment, and community development services for Aboriginal individuals and families.

www.yorgum.org.au

Disclaimer: Information provided on this website is for the benefit of the community. While care has been taken to ensure the information is accurate and up to date at the time of publication, service details may change. Listings do not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by ERICA Women’s Centre.