In case of a mental health emergency

For immediate assistance with life threatening situations call 000

For urgent problems after hours, call the duty psychiatry registrar or consultant through the Royal Perth Hospital switchboard 9224 2244.

Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL): 1300 555 788

Psychiatry is a medical speciality which is devoted to the study, diagnoses, treatment and prevention of mental disorders.

We provide a comprehensive range of tertiary-level psychiatric and mental health services to our patients.

We also provide some State-wide services though the North Metropolitan Health Service (external link) and South Metropolitan Mental Health Service (external link).

We use evidence-based strategies to maximise patient well-being.

Mental Health Emergency Response Line

The MHERL is a 24-hour telephone service for people in the Perth metropolitan area experiencing a mental health crisis.

It provides contact with a trained mental health clinician who can provide:

• mental health assessment
• crisis support, crisis planning and brief intervention
• mental health system navigation
• mental health information and advice
• referral to a mental health or emergency service when more than telephone support is required.

The service aims to keep individuals safe during a mental health crisis by connecting them with appropriate support services.

MHERL is available for:

• individuals experiencing a mental health crisis who feel that they need urgent assistance
• families or carers of people with a mental illness
• members of the public who witness a mental health crisis and need assistance
• health professionals
• community welfare service providers.

Rurallink

For people living in regional and remote areas of WA, Rurallink provides an equivalent service overnight and at weekends.