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South Australia - Youth Services:
SA - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) locations - up to 18 years
National Youth 24/7 Helplines
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Unless otherwise stated the services below are 24 hours 7 days a week
Kids Helpline 5 - 25 years Phone: 1800 551 800 Webchat: KHL WebChat Website: https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Lifeline all ages Phone: 13 11 14 Webchat: Lifeline WebChat (7pm - Midnight) Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Lifeline Crisis text line: 0477 13 11 14
SuicideCall Back 15+ years 1300 659 467 Website: www.suicide.callbackservice.org.au
Headspace 12-25 years 1800 650 890
Mental Health Line 1800 011 511
1800Respect 1800 737 732
youthbeyondblue 1300 22 4636 WebChat Beyond Blue Online Chat 1pm - 12am Website: www.beyondblue.org.au/
Family Drug Support Australia 1300 368 186
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line 13YARN 139 276 Website: https://www.13yarn.org.au/
South Australia Regional Access: 18+ 1300 032 186 Website https://saregionalaccess.org.au/
Other National Youth Mental Health Services
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Service hours as listed
Mental health and wellbeing (general)
eheadspace 1800 650 890 9am - 1am AEST 7 days
SANE 1800 187 263 (10am - 10pm AEST M-F) Chat, email, forums, info all here
Depression & Anxiety:
youthbeyondblue 1300 22 4636 24/7 Webchat Beyond Blue Online Chat (1pm - 12am) Website: www.beyondblue.org.au/
MindSpot 1800 61 44 34 8am - 8pm M-F 8am - 6pm Sat AEST
youthfocus (12-25 yrs) +61 8 6266 4333
Eating & Body Image Issues:
Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 4678 8am - midnight AEST 7 days
LGBQTIA+
QLife 1800 184 527 QLife WebChat 3pm - Midnight 7 days
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander support:
WellMob: Website: wellmob.org.au
13YARN 139 276 24/7 Website: https://www.13yarn.org.au/
South Australia Crisis services
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Mental Health Triage/ Acute Mental Health Services:
When: 24/7
Who: 18+
Where: Metropolitan and Rural see SA Health Mental Health Services Website here
Contact: Phone 13 14 65
About:
- is the main point of access to state funded mental health services
- can provide advice and information in a mental health emergency or crisis situation
- is staffed by mental health clinicians
- will assess and refer to acute response teams where appropriate
Urgent Mental Health Care Centre
When: 24/7
Who: 16+ years
Where: 215 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Contact: Phone 08 8448 9100 Email umhcc@neaminational.org.au Website www.umhcc.org.au/
About:
- Alternative to Adelaide Emergency Departments
- Operated by Neami National, includes peer support
Women’s & Children’s Hospital
When: 24/7
Who: Youth <18 years; women; families
Where: 72 King William Rd, North Adelaide SA 5006
Contact: Phone 8161 7000
About:
After Hours Walk-in Services
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Walk-in after hours mental health service
When: 5 pm - 9:00 pm M-F
Who: 16+ years
Where and contact:
Southern Service (for adults 16+)
- Noarlunga GP Plus Super Clinic
Alexander Kelly Dr, Noarlunga Centre
Monday to Friday | 5:00pm-10:00pm
(service hours updated as of September 2021)
Visit the southern service webpage
Northern Service (for adults 18+)
- Sonder’s Edinburgh North Premises
2 Peachey Road, Edinburgh North
Monday to Friday | 5:00pm-9:00pm
(service hours updated as of September 2021)
After hours phone: 8209 0711
Visit the northern service webpage
About:
- People requiring support for their mental health outside of regular business hours can see a trained mental health clinician or a peer support worker with a lived experience of mental health concerns, for free
- For those who want more than a phone support line but do not require admission to hospital
- Do not need a referral
Non-Crisis Services
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AnglicareSA
Who: Everyone
Where: 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, SA 5006
Contact: Phone 1300 077 798 Email admin@anglicaresa.com.au or sps@anglicaresa.com.au Youth services website https://anglicaresa.com.au/young-people/
About:
- Suicide Prevention Service - free 3 month intensive program for individuals who have had a recent suicide attempt here
- Lost someone to suicide support services StandBy here
Ascend Suicide Prevention (Centacare)
When: 5 pm - 11:30 pm 7 days
Who: 10-25 years and at risk suicide and self-harm
Where: 78-80 St Vincent Street Port Adelaide SA 5015
Contact: Phone 08 8303 6660 Email ascend@centacare.org.au Website https://centacare.org.au/service/ascend-youth-suicide-intervention-program/
About:
- A Youth Life Promotion Service, working predominately with young people who are experiencing acute psychological difficulties with accompanying risk e.g. attempted suicide, self-harming, suicidal thinking or have significant mental health distress affecting their functioning
- Need a referral which usually come from WCH, CAMHS and ACAR services
Calm Kid Central
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F
Who: 8-22 years
Where: 280 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
Contact: Email enquiry@adelaidephn.com.au Website https://www.calmkidcentral.com/
About:
- Delivered by Developing Minds, the program provides support from child psychologists & access to specialised online resources to help children with ‘big feelings’, social emotional challenges & tough life circumstances feel calm, confident & co-operative.
- Work with children with diagnoses such as ASD, ADHD, learning disorders, sensory processing disorders and trauma – as well as with children who just need some extra support in managing tough life situations or their strong emotions.
- Cost $28.50 per month or $177.50 per year Free for families who live in Adelaide Metro
Centacare
When: 9am - 5 pm M-T & F; 9am - 9pm W-Th
Who: 10-25 years at risk suicide and self-harm
Where: 5 Wakefield Street Adelaide SA 5000
Contact: Phone 08 8215 6700 Email enquiries@centacare.org.au Website https://centacare.org.au/
About:
- Catholic Family services
- Individual Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Support Service IPRSS is a mental health program that provides structured, goal-focused and individually tailored services. The program supports people with their recovery by providing choices and opportunities to build on their interests, aspirations and strengths
- Family Connections is a mobile resource for families with children aged 0 to 12 years living in Mount Gambier, Millicent, Penola and the Wattle Range Council area
- Ascend is a Youth Life Promotion Service working predominately with young people aged 10-25 years old who are experiencing acute psychological difficulties with accompanying risk.
eHeadspace (national)
When: 9am - 1am AEST
Who: 12-25 years
How: Call 1800 650 890 Chat Online Chat Send an email Email
Contact: Phone 1800 650 890
About:
- Connect with a clinician - no referral or GP needed to access
Headspace (Sonder-SA services)
When: see individual service or program
Who: 12-25 years
Where: Sonder runs headspace at Adelaide, Edinburgh North, Marion and Onkaparinga and some regional areas. Find a SA metropolitan and regional centre at here
Contact: Phone 08 8209 0700 Email info@sonder.net.au Website https://sonder.net.au/programs/headspace/
About:
- Free national youth friendly mental health service
- no referral or GP needed
Programs
- Headspace Emerge - 16-25 years Expert support for young people with mental health challenges that are really impacting their life
- Headspace Early Psychosis Program – 16-25 Expert support for young people who are experiencing an early episode of psychosis or are at risk of developing psychosis
- E-headspace 12-25 years 9am - 1am AEST
Homeless Connect SA
When:
Who:
Where:
Contact: Phone 1800 003 308 Website: https://www.homelessconnectsa.org/
About:
- Connect you with relevant services and information to help in your current situation
- Short-term assistance until you can be connected to a specialist homelessness service
- Referrals to specialist services including Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence services, youth services and mental health support
Lighthouse Youth Project
When:
Who: different ages
Where: 1 Grand Junction Rd, Kaurna Country, Port Adelaide, SA 5015
Contact: Phone 0449 105 526 Email getstoked@lighthouseyp.org Website https://lighthouseyp.org/
About:
Programs
- Cadence: bicycle mentoring activities and specifically tailor these to the needs of the individual and the barriers they are seeking to overcome
- Balance: Youth Projects bicycle-based mentoring program designed to work with students who have or are at risk of disengaging from the education system
- Behind Bars: encouraging and supporting young people, generally between the age of 10 and 18, who have become involved in the juvenile justice system
- Get Stoked: Workshops are community ride days that are designed to be fun, interactive and incorporate skills and mechanics mentoring for all ages
Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS)
When: 5 pm - 11:30 pm 7 days
Who: 16+ years
Where: 215 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Contact: Phone 1800 013 755 Website https://www.letss.org.au/
About:
– A caring voice over the phone for support with mental health conditions
– Webchat available - go to website
MindSpot
When: 8am - 8pm AEST M-F 8am - 6pm AEST Sat
Who: 18+ years
Where: National online
Contact: Phone 1800 61 44 34 Email info@sammydfoundation.org.au Website: www.sammydfoundation.org.au/mentoring
About:
- Free Services (Funded by Australian Government)
- Online psychological assessment and follow-up consultation and treatment plan
Rural & Remote Mental Health
When: 9am - 5pm M-F
Who: Everyone
Where: Find a clinic HERE
Contact: Phone 1300 515 951 9am-12:30 pm Email info@rrmh.com.au Website https://rrmh.com.au/ Contact form here
About:
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Rural & Remote Mental Health develops mental health literacy and suicide prevention training and delivers their programs in rural, Indigenous and mining communities across Australia.
Sammy D Foundation
When:
Who: 7-17 years
Where: Metropolitan Adelaide
Contact: Phone 08 8374 1678 Email info@sammydfoundation.org.au Website: www.sammydfoundation.org.au/mentoring
About:
- The Sammy D Foundation educates young people on the impacts of bullying, violence drug and alcohol misuse.
- offers mentoring services to young people considered to be 'at risk', providing highly trained and motivated role models to vulnerable young people living in metropolitan Adelaide.
Shine SA
When: 9am - 5pm M-F
Who: Everyone
Where: Find a clinic HERE
Contact: Sexual Health line 1300 883 793 9am-12:30 pm M-F Phone (general) 08 8300 5300 Email info@shinesa.org.au Website https://shinesa.org.au/health-services/counselling/
About:
- Services include clinics, education and counselling for sexual health e.g. contraception, STIs, pregnancy, sexual and gender diversity
- free services < 25 years; > 25 years $50 per session; concession card holders $25 per session
- Can do telephone counselling for rural
The Foundry by SYC
When: 9am - 5 pm M-F
Who: Youth
Where: 46 Carrington St, Adelaide, 5000
Contact: Phone 8405 8540 Website: https://www.syc.net.au/the-foundry
About:
- Connect you with relevant services and information to help in your current situation
- Short-term assistance until you can be connected to a specialist homelessness service
- Referrals to specialist services including Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence services, youth services and mental health support
SYC - provides services that help people foster wellbeing, independence nd opportunity
Where: Locations and their services throughout South Australia, metropolitan and regional can be found here
Women's and Childrens Health Network
When:
Who: women, babies, children and young people, and their families.
Where: 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, SA 5006
Contact: Phone 8161 8151 Website: https://www.wchn.sa.gov.au/
About:
- One of 10 publicly funded South Australian Local Health Networks delivering hospital and community-based services.
Programs
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: Culturally appropriate, relevant and accessible services for Aboriginal women, children and families.
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS): a free community-based tertiary mental health service provided through the WCHN across South Australia, providing care to those with severe and/or complex mental health needs.
- Child and Family Health Service (CaFHS): for 5 years and under. Provides free support for all children from birth to 5 years, living in South Australia.
- Metropolitan Youth Health: free -12-25 years - Health and Recovery, Trauma Safety Services (HaRTSS); clinical health services (primarily for physical health issues) in the Adelaide metropolitan community.
- Women's and Childrens Hospital List of Services A-Z here
- Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service A free service for anyone 16+ years who has been sexually assaulted Contact: 1800 817 421
Youth Mental Health Services - Government South Australia
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Who: 16-24 years
Contact: General Website HERE
Emergency 13 14 65 24/7 Young people can access Youth Mental Health Services 13 14 65 24/7
Regional Local Community Mental Health Services 9am - 5pm M-F
Country Referral Unit 1800 003 307
- Berri (08) 8580 2812
- Ceduna (08) 8626 2108
- Clare (08) 8841 3500
- Gawler/Barossa (08) 8521 2080
- Kadina (08) 8828 1350
- Kingscote (08) 8553 4231
- Mount Barker (08) 8393 1636
- Mount Gambier (08) 8721 1507
- Murray Bridge (08) 8535 6800
- Port Augusta (08) 8668 7800
- Port Lincoln (08) 8683 2083
- Port Pirie (08) 8638 1100
- Victor Harbor (08) 8552 0600
- Whyalla (08) 8644 5130
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) locations
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Who: young people up to 18 years
When: 9 am - 5 pm M-F
Contact: General Website https://www.wchn.sa.gov.au/our-network/camhs Phone: 1300 222 647
About:
- Referrals are made via CAMHS Connect on 1300 222 647. Young people and their parents are encouraged to seek advice via their GP or current mental health service provider before contacting CAMHS Connect, as they can only provide services to those that meet specific intake criteria.
Metropolitan Community Services
CAMHS Southern Metropolitan
Address: Unit 3/209, Main South Road, Morphett Vale 5162 SA Phone (08) 8326 1234
Also Southern Fleurieu: Address: 49 Victoria Street, Victor Harbor, 5211 Phone: (08) 8326 1234
Visiting Services
Aldinga – Phone: (08) 8326 1234
Marion – Phone: (08) 8326 1234
CAMHS Northern Metropolitan
Address: Suite 11, Sidney Chambers, 50 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth City Centre, Elizabeth 5112 SA Phone: (08) 8252 0133
CAMHS Central Metropolitan – Eastern Team
Address: 55 Watson Avenue, Enfield 5085 SA Phone: (08) 7117 3800
CAMHS Central Metropolitan – Western Team
Address: 78-80 Dale Street, Port Adelaide 5015 SA Phone: (08) 8341 1222
Country Community Services
Southern Country
CAMHS Mt Gambier and Limestone Coast
Address 2 Crouch Street North, Mt Gambier 5290 SA Phone (08) 8724 7055
CAMHS Riverland
Address Shop 4, Centre Point Mall, 12 Denny Street, Berri 5343 SA Phone (08) 8582 4290
CAMHS Mount Barker
Address 23 Victoria Crescent, Mount Barker 5251 SA Phone (08) 8391 3922
Also under CAMHS Mount Barker
Kangaroo Island – Phone: (08) 8391 3304
CAMHS Murray Bridge
Address 4/2 Sturt Reserve Road, Murray Bridge 5253 SA Phone (08) 8531 3901
Northern Country
CAMHS Country Northern
Address c/- TAFE, 59 Mary Elie Street, Port Pirie 5540 SA Phone Toll Free: 1800 819 089 or (08) 7117 3700
Northern Country Callers and locations
Toll Free: 1800 819 089
Pt Augusta – c/- TAFE, 9-39 Carlton Parade Port Augusta 5700
Port Lincoln – c/- Port Lincoln Hospital (West Wing), Oxford Terrace,Port Lincoln 5606
Whyalla - 51-53 Playford Ave Whyalla 5600
Yorke Peninsula – c/- Minlaton Community Health, 9 South Terrace Minlaton 5575
Kadina – c/- TAFE, 1A Doswell Terrace Kadina 5554
Specialist Services
(includes Adolescent Sexual Assault Prevention Program)
CAMHS Forensic Services
Address 55 Watson Avenue, Enfield 5085 SA Phone (08) 7117 3800
Inpatient Services
Helen Mayo House
Address Glenside Health Services, 226 Fullarton Road, Glenside 5065 SA Phone (08) 7087 1047 or 1800 182 232 (toll free) for country callers
Mallee Ward (previously Boylan Ward)
Address Women's and Children's Hospital, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide 5006 SA Phone (08) 8161 6622
CAMHS Consultation Liaison (CL)
Address Women's and Children's Hospital, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide 5006 SA
Phone (08) 8161 7227
FMC Consultation and Liaison Service
Address Flinders Medical Centre, Block E, The Flats, Flinders Drive, Bedford Park 5042 SA Phone (08) 8204 5412
Counselling SA
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Centacare Counselling Services
When: 9am - 5pm M-F
Who: Everyone
Where: 45 Wakefield Street Adelaide SA 5000
Contact: Phone (general) 08 8215 6700 Email enquiries@centacare.org.au Website https://centacare.org.au/services/counselling/
About: See website for more
Youth Programs
- Reconnect Mental Health Service: provides outreach and early intervention support to young people aged 12-18 years and their families, where there is a risk of homelessness and emerging mental health concerns for the young person.
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Supporting Children & Youth (SCY) aims to nurture the mental health of young people living in regional South Australia. Work with families to build resilience and overcome challenges, and with children aged 0 to 18 years who are showing early signs, or are at risk, of mental illness. Based in Murray Bridge. Centacare Murray Bridge, 6/2 Sturt Reserve Rd, phone (08) 8215 6320 or email murraybridge@centacare.org.au
Uniting Communities
When: 9am - 5pm M-F
Who: Everyone - specialised for young people12-17 who have eft home or homeless
Where: Youth: U City, 43 Franklin St, Adelaide 5000
Contact: Phone (general) 08 8202 5190 Youth phone 08 8202 5060 Email counselling@unitingcommunities.org Website https://www.unitingcommunities.org/
About:
- Can do telephone counselling for rural SA
- Provide services for adults, couples, children and young people, and welcome people from all backgrounds. We can also provide you with interpreter and translation services if you need them.
Together4Kids
When: 9am - 5pm M-F
Who: 0-12 years who have experienced homelessness, family violence and relational trauma
Where: Youth: U City, 43 Franklin St, Adelaide 5000
Contact: Services and support 1300 364 277 Country Callers 1800 182 325 Website https://www.rasa.org.au/services/couples-families/together4kids/
About:
- Operated by Relationships Australia - South Australia
- List of services on website HERE
SA Paid services:
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Solasta
When: Request an appointment here
Where: Level 2, 280 North East Rd, Klemzig SA 5087
Contact: Phone 7160 1900 Email info@solasta.net.au Website https://solasta.net.au/
About:
- a Sonder social enterprise for assessment/therapy services to children, young people and their families
- provides: psychological therapy, assessment services, speech pathology, NDIS services and Autism diagnosis
LifeSkills Hub
When: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm M-F 4:45 am - 5:30 pm Sat
Who: 7-25 years
Where: 1 Treves Street, Elizabeth Vale SA 5112
Contact: Phone 08 8180 0791 Email admin@lifeskillshub.com.au Website https://www.lifeskillshub.com.au/
About:
- Northern suburbs
- Blends concepts between traditional therapy rooms and the home, 1:1 and group-based services including counselling, dietetics, mentoring, occupational therapy, psychology, social work
Talk Out Loud
When: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm M-F 4:45 am - 5:30 pm Sat
Who: 7-25 years
Where: 3/1267 North East Road, Ridgehaven SA 5097
Contact: Phone 0467 485 880 Email info@talkoutloud.com.au Website https://talkoutloud.com.au/
About:
- Ridgehaven non-profit youth empowerment services, suicide prevention programs and activities/camps targeted at youth and young adults and their families, inexpensive peer-led mentoring sessions,
Connected Self Wellbeing Services
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F
Who: Everyone
Where: 345 Carrington St, Adelaide, SA 5000
Contact: Phone 8232 2438 Email info@conectedself.com.au Website https://connectedself.com.au/
About:
- believe that by supporting people and organisations to create connections to themselves (who they are), their family, community and customers, their environment and aspirations, they can achieve higher levels of wellbeing, personal fulfilment and productivity
Priority Pediatrics
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F
Who: Everyone
Where: 280 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
Contact: Phone 08 7002 0140 Email reception@prioritypaediatrics.com.au Website https://www.prioritypaediatrics.com.au/
About:
- Rapid Access team - appointments within 7 days and telehealth 1-2 days; with GP contact can do same day
- Service includes behavioural assessments, developmental paediatrics, Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments, ADHD assessments
Calm Kid Central
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F
Who: 8-22 years
Where: 280 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
Contact: Email enquiry@adelaidephn.com.au Website https://www.calmkidcentral.com/
About:
- Delivered by Developing Minds, the program provides support from child psychologists & access to specialised online resources to help children with ‘big feelings’, social emotional challenges & tough life circumstances feel calm, confident & co-operative.
- Work with children with diagnoses such as ASD, ADHD, learning disorders, sensory processing disorders and trauma – as well as with children who just need some extra support in managing tough life situations or their strong emotions.
- Cost $28.50 per month or $177.50 per year Free for families who live in Adelaide Metro
LivingWorks Education
About:
- suicide prevention workshops for people aged 15+ years with workshops that teach live-saving skills, also offer Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST). Cost involved if outside NSW. Website: www.livingworks.com.au
Adult Mental Health Community Services SA:
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Note: most accept young people over 16, self-referral or referral from GP or MH triage (may be told only accept severe cases so need to stress urgency, do not downplay or will not be accepted)
Government South Australia Health - service directories
Contact: Mental Health Crisis 13 14 65 Poisons information 13 11 26 General Website HERE
Service directories:
Hospital services
- Glenside Health Services: Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation Services – 2 Karrayarta Drive, Glenside
Telephone: (08) 7087 1000 - Royal Adelaide Hospital, Mental Health Unit: Psychiatric Intensive Care, Acute Care, Short Stay, Consultation Liaison – Port Road Adelaide
Telephone: (08) 7074 0259 - The Queen Elizabeth Hospital: Cramond Clinic (Acute Care, Psychiatric Intensive Care), Mental Health Short Stay Unit, Ward South East Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) – 28 Woodville Road, Woodville
Telephone: (08) 8222 8440
Adult community services
Community Rehabilitation Centres (CRCs) information brochure (PDF 2MB)
- Centre for Treatment of Anxiety & Depression – 30 Anderson Street, Thebarton Telephone: (08) 8222 8100
- Community Clinical Rehabilitation Service - 308 Grange Road, Kidman Park 5025 Telephone: (08) 8200 2000.
- Community Rehabilitation Centre: Elpida House – 16 Lurline Street, Mile End Telephone: (08) 8408 9100
- Eastern Community Mental Health Centre – 172 Glynburn Road, Tranmere Telephone: (08) 7425 5555
- Eastern Community Team, OPMHS – 367A Magill Road, St Morris, 5068 Telephone: (08) 7425 6400
- Queenstown Intermediate Care Centre – 94-102 Portland Road, Queenstown Telephone: (08) 7425 7730
- Western Community Mental Health Centre – 57 Woodville Road, Woodville Telephone: (08) 7425 3800
- Western Community Team, OPMHS – 308 Grange Road, Kidman Park 5025 Telephone: (08) 8426 0600
- Northern Mental Health Service - Salisbury - 7 Park Terrace Salisbury SA 5108 Telephone: (08) 7485 4300
MIND services SA
Mind offers a range of specialised psychosocial support services and therapies to help people gain better mental health and improve the quality of their your life. They involve the important people in your life in planning and decisions about your care, according to your wishes.
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About:
- Mind is a registered NDIS provider.
- General Contacts: Information and advice call Mind Connect on 1300 286 463 or the Carer Helpline on 1300 554 660 or vist MIND online discussion forums to get support.
- Here's tool to find a service location near you South Australia Website HERE or see listed locations below:
METROPOLITAN ADELAIDE - Connected in Wellbeing: Psychological therapies in residential aged care facilities Phone: 1300 286 463
RIVERLAND REGION - Country Wellness Connections Phone: 1300 286 463
More information about Country Wellness Connections
LIMESTONE COAST REGION - Early intervention support for children and their families Phone: 1300 286 463
SOUTHERN ADELAIDE - Housing and Accommodation Support Partnership (HASP) Phone: 1300 286 463
More information about Housing and Accommodation Support Partnership - SOUTHERN ADELAIDE
EASTERN ADELAIDE - Individual psychosocial rehabilitation support service Phone: 1300 286 463
More information about Individual psychosocial rehabilitation support service – EASTERN ADELAIDE
FLEURIEU PENINSULA - Individual psychosocial rehabilitation support service Phone: 1300 286 463
More information about Individual psychosocial rehabilitation support service – FLEURIEU PENINSULA
NORTH ADELAIDE and ADELAIDE HILLS Individual psychosocial rehabilitation support service Phone:1300 286 463
RIVERLAND and LIMESTONE COAST - Individual psychosocial rehabilitation support Phone: 1300 286 463
GREATER ADELAIDE - Integrated complex care & Mental Health recovery support Phone: 1300 286 463
More information about Integrated complex care - GREATER ADELAIDE
More information about Mental health recovery support – GREATER ADELAIDE
METROPOLITAN ADELAIDE - NDIS Support Coordination Phone: 1300 286 463
More information about NDIS Support Coordination - METROPOLITAN ADELAIDE
REGIONAL SOUTH AUSTRALIA - NDIS Support Coordination Phone: 1300 286 463
More Information about NDIS Support Coordination - REGIONAL SOUTH AUSTRALIA
GREATER ADELAIDE REGION - Recovery Retreats Phone: 1300 286 463
More information about Recovery Retreats – GREATER ADELAIDE REGION
FLEURIEU PENINSULA - Wellbeing Support Program, Psychological therapies in aged care facilities Phone: 1300 286 463
More information about Wellbeing Support Program, Psychological therapies in aged care facilities - FLEURIEU PENINSULA
Support For Parents:
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National:
- Head to Health – Digital mental health gateway website for families and youth with excellent information and links to services
- Kids Helpline information for parents – information for parents and links to services
- Parent discussion Forums ReachOut – talk to another parent Website: https://forums.parents.au.reachout.com/
- ReachOut free counselling for parents - Website: https://parents.au.reachout.com/one-on-one-support
- ReachOut parents page – links and information including counselling Website: https://parents.au.reachout.com/
- Carer Gateway – Emotional, practical and financial support for carers. Phone: 1800 422 737 All services and resources listed here
- Emerging Minds – policy, resources and training organisation for mental health of Australian infants, children, adolescents and their families; leads National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health, delivered in partnership with the Australian Institute of Family Studies, the Australian National University, the Parenting Research Centre and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Free webinars, videos and podcasts on child mental health, fact sheets, training and resources for parents on a huge range of issues. Website: https://emergingminds.com.au/
South Australia:
Government South Australia Health:
Contact: Mental Health Crisis 13 14 65 Poisons information 13 11 26 General Website HERE
Service directories:
- Clinical Resources A-Z
- Public Health A-Z
- Health Services A-Z
- Parenting SA - Easy Guides
- Parenting SA - About links to resources
- SA Parent Helpline – Phone 1300 364 100 24/7
- Centre for Parental Stress – helps parents learn ‘the specific thinking that cause parental stress and how to find your calm so you can also teach it to your children’. Run by qualified counsellor, author, registered Circle of Security facilitator, mum and founder Jackie Hall, it offers a community of supportive parents. Phone 1300 948 608, Email info@parentalstress.com.au Website: www.parentalstresscentre.com
- Parents for Change – parents focused on the SA youth mental health system reform, information and support for other parents of children with mental health issues/needs, advocates for parent voice and lived experience of caring for children grappling with mental health emergencies, life issues or crisis events. (www.facebook.com/parentsforchange.adelaide, email parentsforchange2@gmail.com)
- Gather My Crew – app by Dr Susan Palmer, a psychologist for families going through a crisis, ‘online help roster’ so people experiencing a crisis get the right help, at the right time from their friends and family. Website https://www.gathermycrew.org.au/about-us/
- Family Mental Health Support Services (Baptist Care) – Free mental health support, with offices in Salisbury and City Email aions@baptistcaresa.org.au, Salisbury Email fmhss@baptistcaresa.org.au, City Email central@baptistcaresa.org.au Website: www.baptistcaresa.org.au
- Cool Little Kids Online – Online program for parents of shy or anxious children to build their skills Website: https://coollittlekids.org.au
- MyTime – free local support groups of between 4-12 people for parents/carers of children <18 years who need a higher level of care than other children, because of disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition, social, information sharing, professional guidance. Preschool-age children welcome to attend Website: https://mytime.net.au/ Find a group HERE
- SA Government Respite and Carelink Centres – This page provides information about support services for carers including respite care for parents of high-needs children. Website: https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/care-and-support/carers/respite-for-carers Phone: 1800 422 737
- Just Listening – a free community space creating connection for a person experiencing psychosis, suicide or other emotional distress community Face to face support for over 18s experiencing psychosis, suicide or emotional distress, Suicide Narratives, Suicide Narratives ONLINE or Hearing Voices groups. Website: www.justlistening.com.au/ Address: 29 Shepherd Road, Christies Beach, SA. 5165 Phone 0466 368 022 Email: info@justlistening.com.au
- Relationships Australia – Full list of South Australian services HERE Phone: 1300 364 277 Country Callers: 1800 182 325
Peak Bodies; Complaints
- SA Mental Health Coalition – The peak body for the non-government mental health sector in SA, work to reduce stigma and increase an understanding of mental illness and its prevention, 195 North Terrace Adelaide SA 5000, Ph 8212 8873 Email administration@mhcsa.org.au
- Office of the Chief Psychiatrist (SA Health) – The Chief Psychiatrist is a statutory role with powers and functions relating to the administration of the Mental Health Act 2009 and the standard of mental health care in South Australia. For complaints about CAMHS or WCH mental health treatment, Email: healthocp@sa.gov.au
- Feedback or complaints direct to Women’s & Children’s Hospital at Ph 8161 6710 or Email HealthWCHNConsumerFeedback@sa.gov.au
- Lived Experience Leadership & Advocacy Network (LELAN) – An independent peak body for people with lived experience of mental distress, social issues or injustice in South Australia. Website: www.lelan.org.au/ Email info@lelan.org.au
- Intensive Home-Based Support Services (IHBSS) – for people aged 16+, outreach psychosocial support and group programs for mental health recovery and wellbeing across SA, for those who have experienced acute episodes of mental illness requiring hospitalisation or who are at risk of being admitted to hospital. Program participants have up to 3 months of intensive support, located at Salisbury, Hendon, Southern Adelaide, Ph 8307 2800 (https://www.neaminational.org.au/our-services/community-based-mental-health/psychosocial-support/ihbss/)
- AHH Life Skills and respite care* – NDIS including ASD kids from 8 years old, specialist care and life skills/recreation. www.ahhlifeskills.com/, www.ahhlifeskills.com/respite, Excursions info@ahhlifeskills.com, Day Options support@ahhlifeskills.com
- Autism SA* – Ph 8379 6976 or 1300 288 476
- Sourcekids : For parents, carers & professionals of children with special needs Dr Tony Attwood (Autism specialist) – A guide for parents, professionals and people with Asperger's Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1 and their partners, information and webcasts. https://tonyattwood.com.au/ Short videos at https://sourcekids.com.au/tony-attwood-in-conversation/
Disability and NDIS related
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- NDIS supports for people with disability – www.ndis.gov.au/
- Recovery Plus support* – NDIS disability provider for people with a plan and a psychosocial disability, Ph 1800 512 281 Email referral@recoveryplussupport.com.au Website https://recoveryplussupport.com.au/
- Strong and Capable – Disability co-op, support groups/peer mentoring, advocacy and support coordination, Ph 8166 3663 Email lis.burtnik@carerssa.com.au Website: https://strongandcapable.com.au/
- Kindship app – download the app for support from other parents of children with disability (including ASD, psychosocial, mental health), large community with chat groups on topics like school refusal, NDIS matters, parenting, self-care, toileting and advocacy; (www.kindship.com.au/, www.facebook.com/kindshipapp)
- Instinct Au* – NDIS registered service, Tara Kent, neurodivergent-led and neurodivergent-affirming practice that incorporates brain-based and sensory-based integration to support individuals and their families to determine coping strategies for their lifestyle, email pbsp@instinctau.com.au website www.instinctau.com.au/
- SA Government: Carer concession finder here
- NDIS Supported Independent Living – NDIS information at HERE
Disability advocacy services:
- Disability Advocacy Finder tool: AskIzzy
- Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) - DANA is the national representative body for a network of independent disability advocacy organisations throughout Australia Website: https://www.dana.org.au/
- Disability Gateway SA Resource links here
- Disability Rights Advocacy Service (DRAS) – Safeguarding and promoting the rights and interests of people with disability, their families and carers. Free advocacy program represents people on a one-to-one basis to resolve concerns including NDIS appeals (free fact sheet). Phone 8351 9500 or text message service 0488 805 972 Website: https://www.dras.com.au/
- Disability Advocacy and Complaints Service of South Australia Inc (DACSSA) is a free, independent information and support organisation that sources information and support for disability life challenges (eg discrimination, education, complaints, mental illness, NDIS), Pirie Street Adelaide, Phone 7122 6030 Email admin@dacssa.org.au Website: https://www.dacssa.org.au/
Camps:
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- Reconnect – Charges apply. Camps and nature activities for parents and children to connect and thrive in their relationship. Phone 0431 396 878, Email hello@littlebigjourneys.com.au Website www.littlebigbushcamps.com.au
- Operation Flinders – Charges apply. Creating opportunities for young people facing challenges through adventure therapy programs that provide demanding experiences, personal development and pathways to wellbeing and life success. Phone 0421 598 465 Email outdoors@operationflinders.org Website https://operationflinders.org.au/
- Kookaburra Kids SA – Camps, activities to empower young people to thrive beyond the impacts of family mental illness Phone 1300 566 525 Website https://kookaburrakids.org.au/
Country/regional-specific help (see SPNs section)
Links and phone numbers throughout this site are live, tap to activate.
- Ascend Suicide Prevention – Ph 8215 6700 ASCEND is a youth suicide intervention program in some regional locations (Gawler & Barossa, Murray Mallee, Riverland, Limestone Coast, Whyalla) supporting young people aged up to 25 years who are at risk of suicide and self-harm, counselling and various services available for young people, families and NDIS participants (https://centacare.org.au/service/ascend- youth-suicide-intervention-program/ or enquiries@centacare.org.au)
- Centacare counselling services – Family relationship counselling, supporting Children & Youth Program for mental health of young people in regional SA – locations Mt Gambier, Murray Bridge, Whyalla, Kids in Focus Program for alcohol and other drugs misuse and Reconnect Mental Health Service for young people 12-18 at risk of homelessness. Ph 8215 6700 (https://centacare.org.au/services/counselling/, email enquiries@centacare.org.au)
- Intensive Home-Based Support Services (IHBSS) – for people aged 16+, outreach psychosocial support and group programs for mental health recovery and wellbeing across SA, for those who have experienced acute episodes of mental illness requiring hospitalisation or who are at risk of being admitted to hospital. Program participants have up to 3 months of intensive support, located at Murray Bridge, Port Lincoln and Port Pirie, Ph 8307 2800 (https://www.neaminational.org.au/our- services/community-based-mental-health/psychosocial-support/ihbss/)
- Suicide Prevention Services – for country SA (www.countrysaphn.com.au/community/mental-health-2/suicide-prevention- services/
Rural & Remote Mental Health Ltd
- Seeds of Hope Suicide Prevention Barossa – (email seedsofhopespn@gmail.com)
- Regional Access – 24/7 low intensity psychological service (3 short-term counselling sessions and priority referral to higher intensity psychological therapies) Ph 1300 032 186 (www.saregionalaccess.org.au/)
- What’s the Buzz Hills (Mt Barker, Fleurieu Peninsula & Murray Bridge – 16-lesson social skills enrichment program of lively stories, role plays and play-based programs to teach children aged 5-14 how to think and relate to others in social situations www.whatsthebuzzhills.com.au/ or email info@whatsthebuzzhills.com.au
- Headspace (non-crisis) – National Youth Mental Health Foundation early intervention for people aged 12 to 25, no referral or GP needed to access, (https://sonder.net.au/programs/headspace/ location map)
Primary Health Networks Directories
Links and phone numbers throughout this site are live, tap to activate.
- phn Adelaide - directory of services here
- phn Country SA www.countrysaphn.com.au/ - directory of services here
Suicide Prevention Networks (SPNS)
Links and phone numbers throughout this site are live, tap to activate.
Wellbeing SA Government - Suicide Prevention initiatives
Tumby Bay - Beacon of Hope Suicide Prevention Network
Port Pirie South - Bouncing Back Suicide Prevention Network
Kingston - Breaking the Silence Suicide Prevention Network
Cleve and Districts - Mental Health and Wellbeing
Coorong - Conversations Matter
Salisbury -Every Life Matters Suicide Prevention Network
Gawler - Suicide Prevention Community Group
Kimba - Mental Health and Wellbeing Group
Onkaparinga - Let's Talk Suicide Prevention Network
Mount Barker - Living Well Suicide Prevention Network
Mount Gambier and Districts - Suicide Prevention Network
Murray Bridge Suicide Prevention Community Network
Naracoorte, Lucindale and Districts Suicide Prevention Network
Playford Suicide Prevention Network
Port Adelaide Suicide Prevention Network
Barossa - Seeds of Hope Suicide Prevention Network
South Coast - Suicide Prevention Team
Peterborough - SPRING Suicide Prevention Network
Strathalbyn & Communities - Suicide Prevention Network
Selected A-Z Mental Health Resource Pages & Tools
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander: HERE
Bullying information: HERE
Borderline Personality Disorder: HERE
Depression: HERE
Eating Disorders: HERE
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): HERE
Grief and bereavement: HERE
LGBTQIA+: HERE
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): HERE
Psychologists: About psychologists and finder tool HERE
Psychiatrists: About psychiatrists and finder tools HERE
Self-harm: Including what to say and do; tools, books and resources; HERE
School Refusal: HERE
Suicide: Including what to say and do; tools, books and resources; HERE
Talking to young people: HERE
Apps
- YourCrew app – Download HERE A prevention tool that mobilises a Crew of trusted people to support each other through mood calendars, extreme mood alerts and online resources that help young people get the help they need when they need it. Built-in functions include: Pathways to Help that acts as a triage to professional help if needed; the A-Z information Hub that provides live links and numbers to professional services; digital safety plan that can be shared; Emergency numbers and links; private journal and much more.
Selected Online Tools:
- Search for a mental health or community service near you HERE
- myCompass – free online self-help program proven to relieve symptoms in people experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety and depression, developed by Black Dog Institute, based on various psychological therapies www.mycompass.org.au/
- Healthy Mind – free Easy Read online tool that perfectly fits the needs of people with Intellectual Disability. 5 online learning modules (Breathe and relax, Tackling unhelpful thinking, Having more fun, Taming anger, Recognising feelings), easy English www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/healthy-mind/
- Digital mental health gateway – Head to Health www.headtohealth.gov.au
- Help Guide – a guide to mental health and wellness using evidence-based mental health education to empower people to help themselves and their loved ones https://www.helpguide.org/
The Harrison Riedel Foundation (HRF), Parents for Change (P4C) and Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN) have collaboratively compiled this list of services for the benefit of South Australian residents. Please note that inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement by HRF, P4C or WCHN.
As of April 26, 2023, all website, phone, and email links have been verified. However, if you notice any broken links or incorrect contact details, please let us know by contacting HRF via the email below. We also welcome suggestions for additional services that may be helpful for South Australian residents.
Please note that we do not provide commercial links or advertise on behalf of any services. Some links on this list may be commercial, but we have made every effort to clearly indicate this.
Harrison Riedel Foundation Ltd:
Email: info@harrisonriedelfoundation.com
Website: harrisonriedelfoundation.com
Parents for Change:
Email: parentsforchange2@gmail.com
