In the event of an immediate, life-threatening situation for yourself or anyone else, please always call ‘000’ emergency services first.
If you need support and assistance for mental health care, please call Access Mental Health on 1800 629 354 or 02 6205 1065.
We all know someone who has experienced a mental health crisis. Mental illness can be a difficult thing to deal with. This is why it's so important that Access Mental Health Canberra is always open. It can provide access to mental healthcare services 24 hours a day 7 days a week for those in need of assistance.
Mental health emergencies can be very scary. They're even scarier when access help is so hard to come by, and you don't know where to turn for assistance. That's why it's such a relief that there are services like access mental health available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Access Mental Health Canberra is able to assess your needs and refer you to appropriate care within Canberra such as:
Community Teams
Inpatient units
Supported Accommodation
Meant Health Services at Calvary Hospital
Southside Setup Up Step Down residential facility
There are also resources our website which you can access at your convenience, including information all the different mental health services accross Canberra. You'll find all the information you need to access mental health services, as well as access a comprehensive list of community support.
Your GP is also usually the best first point of contact when suffering from mental illness. They can access refer you to the most appropriate professional for your needs – just as a GP would do for physical illness. They are also qualified in providing access information, which is why they're such a reliable first point of contact when it comes to mental health emergencies.