Addiction and mental health support in WA and Australia
You don't have to work it out alone. Most of these services are free, and many are open right now. Numbers last checked 25 September 2026.
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Lifeline
Crisis support and suicide prevention for anyone in Australia.
24/7 · call, text or chat
Mental Health Emergency Response Line
WA's mental health crisis line. For you, or if you're worried about someone.
24/7 · Rurallink: 4.30pm–8.30am weeknights, 24 hours weekends and public holidays
13YARN
Crisis support run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Yarn without judgement.
Suicide Call Back Service
Counselling if you're thinking about suicide, worried about someone, or bereaved by suicide.
24/7 · phone, online chat or video
Alcohol and Drug Support Line
Talk to a counsellor about your own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. Referrals across WA.
1800RESPECT
Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling and support.
24/7 · call, text, chat or video
We're a podcast, not a crisis service, so we can't answer messages in an emergency. If you're not safe, call 000 or one of the lines above.
WA alcohol, drug and mental health directories
Looking for something local? These directories list hundreds of alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health services, searchable by suburb or town.
My Services (WA)
The WA Mental Health Commission's searchable directory of mental health, alcohol and other drug services across WA.
WANADA Green Book
Directory of WA alcohol and other drug services, from counselling to rehab.
healthdirect service finder
Find GPs, pharmacies, mental health and drug services near you, anywhere in Australia.
My Community Directory (WA)
Community services across WA, from food relief to counselling.
eMHPrac directory
Free or low-cost Australian digital mental health programs, apps and services.
Alcohol and other drugs
Help lines, counselling, detox, rehab and harm reduction in WA. Not sure where to start? Call the Alcohol and Drug Support Line above and they'll point you to the right service.
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Here For You
Qualified WA counsellors for mental health, alcohol and drug worries: yours or someone else's.
7am–10pm daily
WA live chat
Chat online with a WA counsellor about mental health, alcohol or drugs.
7am–9.30pm daily · WA residents
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline
Puts you through to the alcohol and drug service in your state or territory.
Counselling Online
Anonymous chat and email counselling about alcohol and drugs, plus a peer forum and self-check tools.
Counselling, detox and rehab in WA
Next Step Inpatient Withdrawal Unit
Medically supervised detox for adults (18+). About 7 days. Refer yourself through the Alcohol and Drug Support Line, or ask your GP or service.
Unit runs 24/7 · East Perth
Cyrenian House
Counselling, residential rehab (Rick Hammersley Centre), the Saranna Women and Children's Program, and low-medical withdrawal. Free info group Fridays 9.30–10.30am in Perth, no booking.
Perth and metro
Palmerston
Counselling, family support, community detox, youth services and Palmerston Farm residential rehab.
Metro and Great Southern
Holyoake
Alcohol, drug and mental health counselling, family programs and peer groups, from Broome to Boddington.
Metro and regional
Hope Community Services
Alcohol and drug support across regional WA, and Hope Springs residential rehab near Geraldton.
Regional WA · business hours
The Salvation Army Bridge Programme
Alcohol and drug recovery services in Perth, including residential programs.
Perth
Women and Newborn Drug and Alcohol Service (WANDAS)
Specialist care for pregnant women with alcohol or drug use. You can refer yourself.
King Edward Memorial Hospital
Luma: women's alcohol and drug services
Drug and alcohol counselling for women, on your own or with family or your partner, plus free support and advocacy and court diversion treatment. Welcome at any stage, including relapse.
Northbridge and Joondalup
Your Recovery
One-on-one addiction recovery mentoring for alcohol, other drugs and mental health: AOD case management and peer support in one, from people with lived experience. Paris's own practice.
Online by telehealth · Australia-wide
Your local Community Alcohol and Drug Service
Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS)
Free counselling and treatment in your local area. Call the one closest to you.
Business hours
- South Metro
- Fremantle · Palmerston and Next Step(08) 9430 5966
- Rockingham · Palmerston and Next Step(08) 9550 9200
- Mandurah · Palmerston and Next Step(08) 9581 4010
- South East Metro
- Thornlie · Palmerston and Next Step(08) 9267 2400
- Armadale · Palmerston and Next Step(08) 9399 5344
- North Metro
- Joondalup · Cyrenian House and Next Step(08) 9301 3200
- Innaloo · Cyrenian House and Next Step(08) 9246 6767
- North East Metro
- Midland · Holyoake and Next Step(08) 9274 7055
- Wheatbelt
- Northam · Holyoake1800 447 172
- Narrogin · Holyoake(08) 9881 1999
- South West
- Bunbury · St John of God(08) 9729 6700
- Great Southern
- Albany and Denmark · Palmerston(08) 9892 2100
- Katanning · Palmerston(08) 9821 8306
- Midwest
- Geraldton and Carnarvon · WA Country Health Service1800 051 999
- Goldfields
- Kalgoorlie · Hope Community Services(08) 9021 3069
- Esperance · Hope Community Services(08) 9071 5169
- Pilbara
- Karratha and South Hedland · Hope Community Services1300 467 392
- Kimberley
- Broome · WA Country Health Service(08) 9194 2640
- Derby · WA Country Health Service(08) 9193 1633
- Kununurra · WA Country Health Service(08) 9166 4350
Stay safer (harm reduction)
Peer Based Harm Reduction WA
Run by and for people who use drugs. Needle and syringe exchange (including by post statewide), free naloxone, and health clinics.
Perth: Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat–Sun 1pm–4pm · Bunbury: Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Free naloxone
Naloxone reverses opioid overdose. It's free with no prescription at participating pharmacies, for anyone at risk and their friends and family.
Drug Facts and Path2Help
Plain-English facts on drugs and their effects (Alcohol and Drug Foundation), plus a quick tool that points you to the right support.
Mental health
Counselling, online programs and specialist lines. If you're in crisis, use the numbers at the top of this page.
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Beyond Blue
Counselling for anxiety, depression and anything that's weighing on you.
24/7 · phone or web chat
MensLine Australia
Counselling for men: stress, relationships, anger, separation, suicidal thoughts.
24/7 · phone, chat or video
Medicare Mental Health
Talk to a professional or peer worker who helps you find the right local service. Not a crisis line.
8.30am–5pm weekdays
SANE
Support for complex, recurring or persistent mental health issues and trauma, and for families. Anonymous forums open 24/7.
Open Arms
Counselling for current and former ADF members and their families.
Luma counselling
Short-term 1:1 counselling for women 18+, in person or by phone, for a $20 donation (hardship considered). Also couples counselling, family therapy and Be Well groups.
Northbridge and Joondalup · waitlist may apply
Specialist lines
Blue Knot Helpline
For adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse.
9am–5pm east coast time, 7 days
Butterfly National Helpline
Eating disorders and body image support.
8am–midnight east coast time, 7 days
PANDA
Perinatal mental health: pregnancy and the first year with a new baby.
7 days
Luma Body Esteem Program
WA's only community-based eating disorder service focused on peer support, for all genders. Peer-led 20-week groups (18+), a free youth program (16 to 20), and support for families and carers.
Online programs
MindSpot
Free online and phone assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression, for adults.
Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–6pm Sydney time
THIS WAY UP
Online CBT programs for anxiety, depression, insomnia and more. Some are free; others are free with a clinician's script.
Family, friends and carers
Loving someone who's using or struggling is hard. These services are for you.
Parent and Family Drug Support Line
For anyone worried about someone else's alcohol or drug use. Also runs support groups and the Six STEPS program.
Family Drug Support
Support for families and friends of people who use drugs, and bereaved families. Runs the Stepping Stones course.
Al-Anon and Alateen
Peer support for family and friends affected by someone else's drinking. Alateen is for teens.
Nar-Anon
Peer support groups for family and friends of someone using drugs. Face-to-face and online.
SMART Recovery Family and Friends
Practical, CBT-based program for people supporting someone with addiction.
Helping Minds
Free support, counselling and education for WA families and carers of people with mental health issues.
Carer Gateway
Practical and emotional support for unpaid carers.
Carers WA
Counselling, groups and advocacy for WA family carers.
Mon–Fri 8.30am–4.30pm
Relationships Australia WA
Counselling for individuals, couples and families, plus separation and parenting support.
RightByYou
How to notice when a mate is struggling and help keep them safe. For young people 13+.
Luma family therapy and perinatal support
Family therapy for conflict, separation, blended families or stress at home (no referral needed), plus counselling and groups for new mums from pregnancy until their child turns 3.
Northbridge and Joondalup
Young people
Under 25? These services are built for you, and most can help parents too.
Kids Helpline
Counselling for young people aged 5 to 25, about anything at all.
24/7 · phone or web chat
CAMHS Crisis Connect
WA mental health crisis support for under-18s, and advice for their parents and carers.
headspace
Mental health support for 12 to 25 year olds, by phone, online, or at a centre near you.
Phone and online: 3pm–10pm daily
ReachOut PeerChat
Free, anonymous one-on-one chat with a trained peer, for 16 to 25 year olds.
Mon–Thu 3pm–8pm, Fri 11.30am–4.30pm east coast time
Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS)
Free help for 12 to 21 year olds: counselling, youth detox and respite, residential rehab and family support.
East Perth
Luma Mindful Nest
Free counselling, play and art therapy for children and young people aged 4 to 25 who've experienced family and domestic violence. Also a Shark Cage group for young women aged 12 to 17.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Culturally safe support, run by and for mob.
Thirrili
Support for families after a suicide or other fatal traumatic loss.
Wungening Aboriginal Corporation
Free, culturally secure alcohol and drug services and more for Aboriginal people in Perth. Formerly the Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Service.
Hubs in East Perth, Armadale, Midland, Mirrabooka and Rockingham
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service
Aboriginal community-controlled health, mental health and dental care across Perth.
East Perth, Midland, Maddington, Mirrabooka
Legal Yarn (Legal Aid WA)
Free legal help line for First Nations people.
9am–4pm weekdays
WellMob
Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: apps, videos and more.
Luma Aboriginal Women's Service
Run by Aboriginal women, for Aboriginal women: 1:1 counselling (18+), Yorgas Own Time weekly yarning group, and outreach support for Aboriginal mums who are pregnant or have children up to 12.
Northbridge and Joondalup
LGBTIQA+
Peer support from people who get it.
QLife
Anonymous LGBTIQ+ peer support about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
3pm–9pm daily · phone or web chat
Living Proud
WA's LGBTIQA+SB community organisation since 1974. Runs Pride in Respect CONNECT for people experiencing family, domestic or sexual violence.
Freedom Centre
Drop-ins, counselling and workshops for LGBTIQA+ young people in WA.
Transfolk WA
Peer support groups for trans and gender diverse people and their families, including a weekly drop-in for 14 to 20 year olds.
Family violence, sexual assault and safety
If you're in danger right now, call 000. You can also call 1800RESPECT any time (listed at the top).
Women's Domestic Violence Helpline
For women, with or without children, experiencing family and domestic violence in WA.
Men's Domestic Violence Helpline
For men worried about their own violent or abusive behaviour, and for male victims.
Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC)
Support for anyone affected by sexual violence in WA.
Crisis Care
After-hours crisis help in WA: concerns about a child's safety, family violence accommodation, homelessness advice.
After hours
Child Protection Central Intake
Report a concern about a child's wellbeing.
Business hours
Police (non-emergency)
Report something that isn't an emergency. In an emergency, always call 000.
Luma family and domestic violence services
Safety planning, risk assessment, help dealing with police, and referrals. A Women's Legal Service WA lawyer is on site in Northbridge. Specialist support for multicultural women.
Not a crisis line
Grief and loss
Including loss to suicide or overdose. Suicide Call Back Service (top of page) also supports people bereaved by suicide.
StandBy Support After Suicide
Free counselling and support for anyone bereaved or affected by suicide, for up to two years.
6am–10pm, 7 days
Griefline
National grief helpline and forums, for any kind of loss.
Mon–Fri 10am–8pm east coast time
Housing, money, legal and health
The practical stuff that often sits underneath everything else.
healthdirect
Talk to a registered nurse about any health worry.
Poisons Information Centre
Suspected overdose, wrong medication or poisoning. If someone is unconscious or not breathing, call 000.
Entrypoint Perth
Assessment and referral if you're homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Mon–Fri 9am–7pm, Sat–Sun 9am–5pm
National Debt Helpline
Free financial counselling.
Gambling Help
Counselling for people affected by gambling, including family and friends.
24/7 · phone or chat
Legal Aid WA Infoline
Free legal information and referrals.
9am–4pm weekdays
Quitline
Support to quit smoking or vaping.
MATES
Support for workers in construction, energy, mining and manufacturing.
Interpreter or relay service
Need an interpreter, or you're deaf or hard of hearing? Call these first and ask for the service you need.
Luma support, advocacy and GP clinics
Free help with the practical stuff: housing, work or study goals, Centrelink and referrals. Luma also runs women's GP clinics in Northbridge, Shenton Park and Joondalup.
Peer support groups and community
Sitting in a room (or a Zoom) with people who've been there changes things.
Recovery meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
12-step peer support for anyone who wants to stop drinking. In-person and online meetings.
Help line 24 hours
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
12-step peer support for people whose drug use has become a problem. Text your suburb and state to find a meeting.
SMART Recovery
Science-based groups using CBT to manage addictive behaviours. In-person and online.
Crystal Meth Anonymous
12-step meetings for people recovering from meth.
Community groups in WA
Mens Talk
Free peer support, social groups and mentoring for men at the Katitjin Blue Mind Place in Scarborough.
Cold Nips
Sunrise cold-water dips, community connection and wellbeing events.
Ladies HQ
Women's wellbeing community: events, workshops and online challenges.
Friend Her
Helps women make real friendships through events and online meetups.
Women's Recovery Community
Closed online community for women (and those who identify) who've experienced trauma.
Men's Recovery Community
Online community for blokes dealing with trauma, addiction or mental health.
Daybreak (Hello Sunday Morning)
App and online community for changing your relationship with alcohol.
Luma recovery groups
Groups for women: SMART Recovery, a women's recovery group, and the Empowerment peer-led group run with Women's Recovery Community (Tuesdays 6pm to 7.30pm, Northbridge).
Learn and heal at your own pace
Guides, courses, podcasts and books we rate, for the days you want to work on things in your own time.
Free guides
A Guide to DBT and CBT Exercises
Free guide · Your Recovery
Practical exercises for emotional regulation, grounding, mindfulness and getting moving again.
A Practical Guide: Overcoming Addiction Cravings
Free guide · Your Recovery
How cravings work, plus practical tools like the 3 Ds, mindfulness and managing triggers.
Free guides from Your Recovery, Paris's mentoring practice.
Podcasts
Soberful
Veronica Valli and Chip Somers
Honest, practical chats about living alcohol-free.
Ashes to Awesome: Rising in Recovery
Chris LaFlange
Recovery stories and conversations about rebuilding life after addiction.
The Diary of a CEO
Steven Bartlett
Long-form interviews, including plenty on mental health, trauma and addiction.
Soberly Speaking
Julia Rangiheuea
Australian podcast where everyday people share the darkest moments that led them to sobriety.
Books
The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
A short fable about a shepherd boy chasing his dream, and a gentle push to listen to your heart and follow your own.
The Four Agreements
Don Miguel Ruiz
Four simple principles for personal freedom that are easy to remember and hard to forget.
Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World
Mark Williams and Danny Penman
An eight-week mindfulness program you can do at home, in 10 to 20 minutes a day.
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Free courses
WA Recovery College
Free courses on mental health, wellbeing and recovery.
The Science of Well-Being (Yale)
Free online course on happiness and building better habits.
Last checked 25 September 2026. We re-check every number every 3 months. Spotted something out of date or a service we should add? Let us know.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Listing a service isn't an endorsement, and no service pays to be listed.