Mental Health Emergency

For immediate assistance with life threatening situations call 000.

Mental health emergency services can be accessed through contacting the Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL) which operates 24 hours, 7 days a week:

• Metro residents (local call) – 1300 555 788
• Peel residents (free call) – 1800 676 822

NMHS Mental Health, Public Health and Dental Services (MHPHDS) Mental Health is the State’s largest mental health service providing Youth, Adult, Older Adult, Forensic and State-wide services in a variety of settings that include inpatient units within NMHS hospitals, community mental health centres, day therapy and outreach programs. The service includes Graylands Hospital, the state’s only standalone public psychiatric teaching hospital that provides acute care, rehabilitation, treatment and rehabilitation for adults.

In Australia, overseas visitors, overseas students and patients who are not eligible for Medicare under their current VISA arrangements are required to pay for the cost of their health care. Please contact your referred hospital Overseas Liaison Officer.