Crisis Contacts
HELP WHEN YOU’RE IN CRISIS
Emergency Services
- Triple Zero 000 – phone 000
Ask for police, fire or ambulance depending on the emergency.
- SES State Emergency Service – phone 132 500 – for fire and flood response
Alcohol and Drugs
- Alcohol and Drug Information Service – phone 1300 131 340
- Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline – phone 1300 222 222
- Counselling Online – chat online, email, SMS services, self-help
- Family Drug Support Australia – phone 1300 368 186
- Mobile Assistance Patrol (MAP) – bus services, phone 0411 474 368 or for Riverland region phone 0427 013 390. MAP transports people under the influence of alcohol or other drugs to places of safety and support. Service available seven days a week
- Aboriginal Sobriety Group – Dedication to sobriety and healing of Aboriginal people, including supports for homelessness, mobile assistance, rehabilitation and other services
Crisis Counselling & Mental Health
- Lifeline Australia – chat online or phone 13 11 14
- Sane Forums – online forums providing peer support and mental health guidance. Service provided by Lifeline Australia
- SA Government Mental Health Services – phone 13 14 65
- 13YARN – phone 13 92 76
- Beyond Blue – phone 1300 224 636
Domestic and Family Violence
- Womens Safety Services Domestic Violence Crisis Line – phone 1800 800 098
- 1800 RESPECT – phone 1800 737 732
Gambling
- Gambling help online – chat online or phone 1800 858 858
- Office for Problem Gambling – phone 1800 858 858
Health
- Health Direct – health advice and service finder. Phone 1800 022 222 to speak to a registered nurse
- SA Government Poisons Information – phone 13 11 26 if you think someone has taken an overdose, made an error with medicine or been poisoned. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Homelessness
- South Australian government homelessness help in crisis situations
- Homelessness Gateway – phone 1800 003 308
Crisis advice and accommodation. - Youth Gateway – phone 1300 306 046 or 1800 807 364
- Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence Gateway – phone 1300 782 200 or 1800 800 098
- Domestic Violence Crisis Line – phone 1800 800 098
Crisis counselling support and referral for women and children to safe accommodation. - Centacare
Housing support, counselling and advice on domestic violence.
Phone 8215 6700 - Anglicare SA
Emergency relief in the north, south and centre of the city.
Phone 8305 9200
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer/questioning, asuxual+ (LGBTIQA+)
- QLife – chat online or phone 1800 184 527
Men
- Mensline Australia – chat online or phone 1300 789 978
- 1800 RESPECT – phone 1800 737 732
Non-English Speaking
- Immediate phone interpreting – phone 131 450
Poisons
- Poisons Information Line – phone 13 11 26
Police Assistance
- Police assistance – phone 131 444
Non-emergency calls for police attendance.
Seniors
- Call the SA Elder Abuse Prevention Phone Line on 1800 372 310 if you are concerned about yourself or someone you know who is at risk of, or experiencing, abuse by someone they should be able to trust.
- Help and advice for seniors
Sexual Assault
- Yarrow Place – phone 8226 8777 or 1800 817 421 for services for rape and sexual assault victims.
- 1800 RESPECT – phone 1800 737 732
National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service.
Suicide Prevention
- Beyond Blue – chat online or phone 1300 224 636
- Lifeline Australia – chat online or phone 13 11 14
- Suicide call back service – chat online or phone 1300 659 467
Victim Support
- Victim Support Service 1800 VICTIM – phone 1800 842 846
- Relationships Australia South Australia – phone 1300 364 277 or 1800 182 325 (country callers)
Women
- Domestic Violence Crisis Line – phone 1800 800 098 for crisis counselling, support and referral to safe accommodation.
- 1800 RESPECT – phone 1800 737 732
National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service. - Women’s Information Service of South Australia – phone 8303 0590 or 1800 188 158
- Women’s Safety Services SA – phone 1800 800 098
Young People
- Child Abuse Report Line – phone 13 14 78
Report suspected child abuse. - Headspace – phone 1800 063 267
- Kids Helpline – chat online or phone 1800 551 800
Anonymous and confidential telephone counselling anytime for everyone and for any reason. - Parent Helpline – phone 1300 364 100
Information and support on health, behaviour, development and parenting for parents and carers. - Youth Beyond Blue – chat online or phone 1300 224 636
Help with anxiety and depression.