Medicare Mental Health

Medicare mental health, Western NSW Primary Health Network
Medicare mental health, Western NSW Primary Health Network

Medicare Mental Health is not a crisis service. If you are in an emergency or need immediate help, call Triple Zero (000) or reach out to a crisis support service like Lifeline or Beyond Blue.

Whether you’re seeking mental health support for yourself or someone you care about, the Medicare Mental Health helpline is here for you. This free, confidential service offers professional guidance and advice, whether you’ve been managing mental health challenges for a while or reaching out for the first time.

Call 1800 595 212

Available Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (excluding public holidays)

You don’t need a referral – just call to speak to a trained professional who will listen, offer advice, and connect you with the right mental health services in your area.

Medicare mental health, Western NSW Primary Health Network

Prefer face-to-face support?

Medicare mental health, Western NSW Primary Health Network

You can also visit a Medicare Mental Health Centre for free, confidential mental health support in a safe, welcoming space.

These centres are open to anyone aged 18 and over, and you don’t need an appointment, referral, or Medicare card to access care. Services are staffed by experienced mental health professionals and people with lived experience of mental health challenges.

  • No appointment, referral, or Medicare card needed.
  • Immediate support for people in distress, their families, and carers.
  • Staffed by experienced mental health professionals and people with lived experience.

 

Medicare mental health, Western NSW Primary Health Network
Medicare mental health, Western NSW Primary Health Network
Medicare mental health, Western NSW Primary Health Network

Medicare Mental Health Centres in Western NSW

Medicare mental health, Western NSW Primary Health Network

Access your local Medicare Mental Health Centre for face-to-face support and a welcoming entry point for adults (and their support people) who may be experiencing mental health challenges, a crisis or distress.

 

Not in Western NSW? Find your nearest Centre here.

To learn more, visit the Medicare Mental Health website.