Please note: Head to Health has recently changed its name to Medicare Mental Health. Information provided on this website is in the process of being updated.
Country SA PHN does not provide direct crisis services. If you or someone you know needs more urgent care, please call one of the services below:
A free nationwide service that provides 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people 15 years and over who are affected by suicide
A 24/7 telephone and online counselling service for people 16 years and older living or working in regional South Australia.
Online and 24/7 telephone service that provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
A free and confidential telephone and online service that supports young people aged 12-25 and their families going through a tough time, 7 days a week.
A free, private and confidential 24/7 telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
Online, 24/7 telephone and face-to-face crisis support and suicide prevention service that provides counselling, information and referrals to all Australians experiencing a personal crisis.
Entry point for people experiencing emotional distress, provides advice, guidance and referral to the local mental health service or support that is right for you.
A telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way.
Postvention or traumatic incident support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Thirrili works with Local Elders, community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisations to ensure a community response is put in place to support individuals and families.
StandBy is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing free face-to face and/or telephone support for anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide at any stage in their life, including, Individuals, families, and friends; witnesses; first responders; and service providers
Free confidential mental health support for emergency service workers and volunteers including those retired.
Access up to 12 sessions free of charge via telehealth, no referral, Medicare or GP information required.
7-165 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
A safe and welcoming space to talk to someone if you, or someone you care about, are in distress, or need help finding the right support to meet your needs.
2-4 Cameron Road, Cameron Road Business Park, Mount Barker
Services are open Monday to Wednesday 9am - 7pm, and Thursday to Friday 9am - 8pm.
The centre is closed on weekends and public holidays.
For more information, please contact (08) 8473 6900.
A safe and welcoming space to talk to someone if you, or someone you care about, are in distress, or need help finding the right support to meet your needs.
129 Ellen St, Port Pirie SA 5540
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
A safe and welcoming space to talk to someone if you, or someone you care about, are in distress, or need help finding the right support to meet your needs.
1 Blanche Street, Clare
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
A place to go for help when crisis looms and things get to be too much. Access to a volunteer-based community centre for easy, approachable, non-clinical face to face counselling with a trained professional.
79 Esmond Road, Port Pirie
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
A place to go for help when crisis looms and things get to be too much. Access to a volunteer-based community centre for easy, approachable, non-clinical face to face counselling with a trained professional.
Published on: November 12, 2020
Last updated on: April 11, 2025