The Australian Government are establishing a new digital early intervention service, ‘Medicare Mental Health Check In’ to provide free low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (LiCBT) to people at risk of or experiencing mild mental ill-health or distress, aged 16 years and above.
Medicare Mental Health Check In will provide:
- Digital access
- Guided mental health support
- No cost services
- Easy access via referral from the Medicare Mental Health phone service
From 1 January 2026, you will be able to visit the Medicare Mental Health Check In website for more information or visit Country SA PHN’s website to view:
In preparation to prepare for this new digital early intervention service, Regional Access (1300 032 186) will cease operations on 18 December 2025. During this transition phase of the early intervention services, Regional Access will provide redirection to the Medicare Mental Health phone service in country South Australia, ensuring people can find support via the Medicare Mental Health network.
Medicare Mental Health is a free confidential mental health, social and emotional wellbeing service and is available for anyone in Australia. They can help you find the care that supports your needs and goals, help if you are concerned about someone you care about, and contact local mental health supports, either over the phone or online.
To access support in your region, make a free call on 1800 595 212 (Monday to Friday 8:30-5:00, excluding public holidays) or visit the Medicare Mental Health website.
When you contact Medicare Mental Health, the team can provide:
- Immediate help to reduce distress
- Support to improve your sense of wellbeing
- Assistance to navigate through stress and concerns
- Help to connect you with ongoing mental health support
- Information on referral pathways and/or support for someone you care about.
For help in a mental health emergency call the 24/7 Emergency Triage and Liaison Service on 13 14 65.
