About Medicare Mental Health
If you’re looking for mental health support for yourself or someone you care about – Medicare Mental Health is a good place to start.
These services are free for anyone in Australia. You also don’t need an appointment or a referral.
Medicare Mental Health website and phone service
Medicare Mental Health provides reliable information, services and resources to help you find the right support. For more information or to find support that is right for you, visit www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au or call 1800 595 212.
In regards to the phone service:
- anyone in Australia can call Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212 between 8:30am and 5:00pm weekdays (excluding public holidays) for free mental health and wellbeing support
- a trained professional can help you access free or low-cost local mental health services that are right for you.
Medicare Mental Health centres
Medicare Mental Health centres are welcoming and non-judgemental places where everyone in Australia can access free mental health information, services and supports.
The centres are open extended hours. You don’t need a referral or diagnosis. Just walk in.
To find information about a centre near you, visit www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au/centres or call 1800 595 212.
Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs
Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs provide a welcoming place where children aged 0 to 12 years can access free mental health and wellbeing support and services.
This support also extends to their families, carers, and kin. No diagnosis or referral is needed.
To find a Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub near you, visit www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au/kidshubs.
Who can access
Anyone can access Medicare Mental Health services even if you have never reached out for mental health support before.
Support in your language
Medicare Mental Health centres and the phone service have free access to the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National). An interpreter can assist with conversations and help people communicate with staff.
To access resources about Medicare Mental Health in languages other than English, visit https://www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au/resources and click the language drop down box.
Emergency support
In an emergency, always call triple zero (000) or go straight to your closest emergency department.
Resources
A collection of resources about Medicare Mental Health can be accessed via www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au/resources.
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