If you are in need of information or support, there are many agencies that are out there for young people and parents. Many of these agencies are on our STUFF U NEED 2 KNOW (please click on link to access electronic version).
Kids Helpline
Australia’s only free confidential and anonymous 24-hour telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 18.
Phone: Free call 1800 551 800
Web address: www.kidshelp.com.au
Crisis Care
A 24-hour, 7 days a week telephone service for people in crisis and needing urgent help. They can provide information on other possible agencies that may assist you with your issue. Telephone Crisis Care when:
- you need someone to help sort out a serious problem
- you are concerned about the wellbeing of a child
- you are escaping domestic violence and need help
- arguements are causing unhappiness and problems in your family
- you are alone or afraid and urgently need to talk to someone
- you are homeless
- you need counselling, information or other support
Phone: 9223 1111 or free call 1800 199 008
Web address: http://www.community.wa.gov.au/DFC/Resources/Helplines/Crisis_Care_Helpline.htm
Lifeline
A 24-hour telephone counselling service for people in crisis and / or need of someone to talk to.
Phone: 13 11 14
Web address: www.lifeline.org.au
Parenting Helpline
A 24-hour confidential counselling and information service for families experiencing relationship difficulties.
Phone: 9223 1100 or free call 1800 643 000
Web address: www.bubhub.com.au/servicesparentinghelplines.shtml
Salvation Army Careline
This service lists available crisis accommodation beds in the Perth Metro area.
Phone: 9442 5777
Web address: www.salvationarmy.org.au/wa
Alcohol and Drug Information Services
For information on Drugs and Alcohol and referrals for treatment options for parents and young people.
Phone: 9442 5000 or free call 1800 198 024
Web address: http://www.dao.health.wa.gov.au/