If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call the SA Health Mental Health Triage Service on 13 14 65, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).

Medicare Mental Health Phone Line, Check-In and Centres  

Staffed by mental health clinicians, the Medicare Mental Health phone line is available to provide support, navigation and information Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on 1800 595 212.

The Medicare Mental Health Check-In is available 24/7 and offers free digital support to guide you through life's challenges. No referral or diagnosis needed.

There are now five free, walk-in Medicare Mental Health Centres across South Australia. For more information, visit Find mental health help now.  

Urgent Mental Health Care Centre

The Urgent Mental Health Care Centre is a free service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for people experiencing mental health crisis. No appointment, referral or Medicare card is needed.

Address: 215 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Phone: (08) 8448 9100

For more information, visit umhcc.org.au

Kids Hubs

Kids Hubs provide access to mental health support for children aged 0-12, and their families and carers.

Now located at Marion, Aldinga and Elizabeth Vale, visit the Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs website for more information.  

Domestic violence and sexual assault support services

Cedar Health Service

Cedar Health Service provides inclusive, holistic domestic and family violence healthcare and support to people 16 years and over who have been subjected to abusive and unsafe behaviour from a partner or ex-partner.

For more information, visit Cedar Health Service | Women’s and Children’s Health Network

Yarrow Place

Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service provides free and confidential support to people 16 years and over who have been raped or sexually assaulted, including crisis response and counselling.

For more information, visit Yarrow Place | Women’s and Children’s Health Network

Antenatal and postnatal emotional wellbeing

Pregnancy and early parenthood can bring low mood, anxiety or depression – around 1 in 8 women experience depression during pregnancy, and 1 in 7 after birth. Routine screening, self-help strategies, counselling and telephone support are available.

Read more about perinatal depression and the support available.

Helen Mayo House (Glenside)

Women, carers, and their infant/s aged 12 months and under can be admitted to Helen Mayo House if they are the parent with primary responsibility for the infant and have a mental illness. Mental health challenges, such as severe depression, anxiety, or psychotic illnesses are considered to be significant if they impact on the parents’ ability to function in everyday life and care for their child.

For more information, visit Helen Mayo House | Women’s and Children’s Health Network.

Gidget House (Elizabeth and Murray Bridge)

The Gidget Foundation provides support to birthing and non-birthing parents during the perinatal period. This period includes pregnancy, early parenthood, fertility challenges and pregnancy-related loss. To learn more, visit the Giget Foundation Australia website.

Bereavement support groups

SA Health has developed a list of bereavement support groups (PDF 393KB) in the community that can help those affected by stillbirth.

More mental health services

If you’re not sure what kind of support you need, there are many other free  mental health services available to help you understand your options and connect you with the right care.

To find more free mental health services available across South Australia, visit Where to get care.