Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL)

Government of Western Australia

Mental health support (general)

What the service does

The Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL) is a free telephone service for people in Western Australia who need mental health support. It provides advice, assessment and referral to appropriate services. Trained mental health clinicians answer the phone and can help people, families and carers. The service can be used during a mental health crisis or when there are concerns about someone’s safety or wellbeing. People can contact the service at 1300 555 788 (Perth metro), 1800 676 822 (regional) or 1800 550 044 (Peel).

Key details

Operating hours

Visit the website for operating hours

Delivery methods

Phone

Cost

Completely free

Eligibility / Role

Person with cancer
Carer
Family/friends

Accessibility

National Relay Service

Language and community

Offer in-language support

Support by Translating and Interpreting Service

Language supported other than English

Reach out to the organisation to confirm available support.

Community and identity

Reach out to the organisation to confirm available support.

Cancers supported

Cancer type

All cancers

Cancer stage

All stages