Emergency & Crisis Services

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Organisation_Name	Phone_Number	Organisation_Website	Information_About_Service	Opening_Hours	Alternative Phone A	Alternative Phone B	Address	Email	Facebook	Keywords
* Ambulance	000	Visit Website	13 29 62 for Non-urgent bookings	24 hours, 7 days per week	112 (Mobile phones)					Emergency
* Poisons Information	13 11 26	Visit Website	Poisoning is when a person is exposed to a substance that can damage their health or put their life in danger. Most cases of poisoning happen at home.	24 hours, 7 days per week						Emergency, poison, sick, ill,rash, vomiting, fever, allergy, anaphalaxis, fits
* South Australian Police	000	Visit Website	South Australia Police (SAPOL) provides a range of policing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to keep South Australians safe.	24 hours, 7 days per week	13 14 44 (for non-emergencies)					Emergency, crime, attack, break in, robbery, stolen, violence
Aboriginal Family Violence Gateway	1800 800 098	Visit Website	Support & emergency accommodation for aboriginal women and children who are victims of domestic violence	24 hours, 7 days per week						aboriginal, domestic violence, refuge, accomodation, family violence
After Hours Crisis Care (for foster children)	13 16 11	Visit Website	After-hours response to immediate child abuse and neglect matters and to crisis situations relating to children who are under the Guardianship of the Minister.	4pm to 9pm and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays	1800 199 008 (country free call)					crisis, child, children, abuse, support, risk, harm, violence, danger, child abuse, counselling, foster care
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)	1300 131 340	Visit Website	ADIS offers information, advice, referral, intake, assessment and support 24 hours a day. They offer services for individuals, their family and friends, general practitioners, other health professionals and business and community groups.	24 hours, 7 days per week	08 8363 8618					Crisis, drugs, alcohol, needles, injection, assessment, treatment
Beyond Blue	1300 224 636	Visit Website	beyondblue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live	24 hours, 7 days per week						crisis, depression, mental health, suicide, anxiety, selfharm,
Child Abuse Report Line (CARL)	13 14 78	Visit Website	Create a child abuse or neglect report using the Report Child Abuse service, or phone contact number provided	24 hours, 7 days per week	1800 199 008					crisis, child abuse, neglect, mandatory reporting, abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, risk, harm, danger
Centrelink	13 61 50	Visit Website	Call costs from your home phone to a:•13 number from anywhere in Australia may vary depending on the call plan you have chosen from your telephone service provider - mobiles may incur a higher charge•1800 number (Freecall™) are free - calls from a public phone and mobiles may be timed and charged at a higher rateSome of our telephone lines are either closed or have limited opening times on public holidays. It's recommended you call us on normal business days.	8am - 8pm EST						crisis, centre link, parenting payments, family tax payments
Central Domestic Violence Service SA	1800 737 732	Visit Website	At Women’s Safety Services SA (WSSSA) we support women and their children who are living with or escaping domestic or family violence	24 hours, 7 days per week	Homelessness Gateway Service after hours Ph: 1800 033 308				https://www.facebook.com/CentralDomesticViolenceService/	crisis, domestic violence, violence, homelessness, womens services, abuse, family violence, aboriginal, women, children, aboriginal, torres strait islander, refuge
Drug & Alcohol Service	1300 131 340	Visit Website	Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia (DASSA) is a statewide health service that offers a range of prevention, treatment and education services for all South Australians	7 days per week, 8.30am to 10pm	Murray Bridge Ph: 08 8363 8618					crisis, drugs, alcohol, addiction
Family Drug Support Line	1300 368 186	Visit Website	assistance with alcohol & drug related issues, via phone or interactive chat through facebook	24 hours, 7 days per week	Ph: 08 8384 4314				https://www.facebook.com/Family-Drug-Support-145695322132330/	crisis, drug addiction, alcohol, addiction
Family Relationship Advice Line	1800 050 321	Visit Website	Provides advice on: family relationships, impact of conflict on children, maintaining healthy relationships, family law system, separations issues, parenting arrangements	Mon - Fri 8am to 8pm & Sat 10am – 4pm except national public holidays.						family relationships, conflict with children, family law, divorce, separation, parenting arrangments, custody, access, family court
Gambling Helpline	1800 858 858		24/7 online counselling & real time chat support; Offer face to face personal, financial & family counselling							crisis, online counselling, counselling, family, finanical support
Headspace 12-25 yrs	1800 650 890	Visit Website	Services provided at Waikerie 2-3 days per week, appointments booked via Berri office, One to one services & group programs; Virtual Services available	Mannum & surrounding towns via Murry Bridge office, M-F 9am to 8pm	Murray Bridge, 3 Railway Tce Ph: 8531 2122	Waikerie Ph:08 8582 4422		headspace@mmgpn.org.au headspace@riverlandgp.org.au	https://www.facebook.com/headspaceAustralia	crisis, teenagers, support services, depression, anxiety
Health Direct Australia	1800 022 222	Visit Website	Health advice and information about general health, pregnancy, parenting and mental health	24 hours, 7 days per week						crisis, health, pregnancy, parenting, mental health
Homelessness Women's Support Service	08 8232 2282	Visit Website	At Catherine House, we offer accommodation and support services for women experiencing homelessness, who are 18 years and older, and unaccompanied by children.		PO Box 6031 Halifax Street			reception@catherinehouse.org.au		crisis, homelessness, refuge
Kids Helpline 5 - 25 yrs	1300 364 100	Visit Website	We’re a free and confidential counselling service for young Aussies (ages 5-25). We connect with kids on the phone, via email and in live WebChat. Kids reach out to our qualified counsellors because they know we’re here to help. It’s good to know you’re a parent who wants the best for their family.	24 hours, 7 days per week					https://www.facebook.com/KidsHelpline/	crisis, kids helpline, counselling, parents, parenting
Lifeline	13 14 14	Visit Website	crisis support and suicide prevention, via phone 24/7 or online chat service	24 hours, 7 days per week	Adelaide SA 5000				https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/online-services/crisis-chat	crisis, support, suicide, grief
Medicare General Enquiries	13 10 11	Visit Website	Medicare gives you access to a range of medical services for free or at a lower cost including: doctors, specialists, optometrists, and at times, dentists and other allied health professionals, lower cost prescriptions, and free care as a public patient in a public hospital	24 hours, 7 days per week						crisis, medical services, doctors, specialists, claims, payments
Men's Line Australia	1300 789 978	Visit Website	MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online support and information service for Australian men	24 hours, 7 days per week					https://www.facebook.com/MensLineAus	crisis, men, counselling
Mental Health Emergency (ACIS)	13 14 65	Visit Website	The Assessment and Crisis Intervention Service is a 24 hour Mental Health triage service which is the main point of access to public adult mental health services in South Australia. Its main role is triage, emergency psychiatric assessment/management and crisis intervention.	24 hours, 7 days per week						crisis, mental health, breakdown, psychiatrist, assement, intervention
Migrant Womens Support Services		Visit Website	Women with or without children from non-English speaking backgrounds who are experiencing domestic violence	Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm	08 8152 9260					crisis, migrant, domestic violence, abuse, refuge
National Pregnancy Support Helpline	1800 882 436	Visit Website	Free, confidential, professional information and counselling for women, their partners and families relating to issues of conception, pregnancy, birthing and postnatal care.	7 days per week, 7am to midnight						crisis, pregnancy, birth, postnatal, counselling
National Perinatal Depression Helpline (PANDA)	1800 551 800	Visit Website	Information, support, & referrals	24 hours, 7 days per week	1300 726 306			counsellor@kidshelpline.com.au		crisis, depression, perinatal depression, birth trauma, pregnancy, stillborn, miscarriage
National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service	1800 737 732	Visit Website	Information about legal, domestic and family violence, sexual assault services, for migrant, refuge, CALD, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTI.	24 hours, 7 days per week						crisis, legal, domestic violence, sexual assault, refuge, LGBTI, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander
Parent Helpline	1300 364 100	Visit Website	parenting information, support and counselling	7 days per week, from 7.15am to 9.15 pm,						crisis, parenting information, counselling
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline	1800 882 436	Visit Website	Information, support & referral; provides video call services	24 hours, 7 days per week						crisis, birth, parenting, pregnancy, pregnant, counselling
Rape & Sexual Assault Services	1800 817 421	Visit Website	Outreach from Barmera Hospital, alternate Mondays, & every Tuesday & Wednesday	24 hours, 7 days per week	08 8226 8777 or 08 8226 8787 (after hours)	08 8588 0400 Barmera Hospital	Yarrow Place, Adelaide City			crisis, rape, sexual assault
Reconnect Youth Homelessnes Services	1800 448 999	Visit Website	Reconnect is delivered in Murray Bridge, Mid Murray, Karoonda, East Murray, Southern Mallee and the Coorong from ac.care's Murray Bridge office. The aim of this program is to prevent homelessness and reduce its impact, particularly on families and young people, through innovative prevention and early intervention initiatives.	Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm	Murray Bridge Ph: 08 8532 6303	Waikerie Community Centre Ph: 08 8541 2081	Reconnect Murray Mallee, 15-19 Kennett Rd, Murray Bridge	care@accare.org.au	https://www.facebook.com/accarecommunity/?ref=ts	crisis, youth, homelessness
Rural & Remote Mental Health Service	13 14 65	Visit Website	Providing information and mental health support for remote and rural families via phone, email, facebook including live chat services	24 hours, 7 days per week	1300 515 951			info@rrmh.com.au	https://www.facebook.com/ruralandremotementalhealth	crisis, mental health, remote, rural, families
SANE Helpline	1800 187 263	Visit Website	Information, advice, referrals & support services to manage mental health concernsHelpline chat via email or phone, go to www.copmi.net.au for further resources	Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, online forums 24/7				helpline@sane.org		crisis, mental health, referrals
StandBy Support After Suicide	0437 752 458	Visit Website	Standby supports anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide, including individuals, families, friends, witnesses; schools, workplaces and community groups; kinship groups; first responders and service providers. Service covers all Mid Murray, Riverland and Limestone Coast	Contactable 24/7 to arrange face to face or telephone support.	Uniting Communities Head Office: 1800 615 677	Lifeline: 11 13 14	10 Pitt St, Adelaide SA 500	standby@unitingcommunities.org			suicide, suicide bereavement, support after suicide, counselling
Suicide Call Back Service	1300 659 467	Visit Website	The Suicide Call Back Service is a 24-hour, nationwide service that provides telephone and online counselling to people 15 years and over who fit one of the following categories: People who are suicidal, People caring for someone who is suicidal, People bereaved by suicide, Health professionals supporting people affected by suicide. The Suicide Call Back Service is especially suited to people who are geographically or emotionally isolated.Online chat & video chat services via website link are available	24 hours, 7 days per week						crisis, suicide, suicidal, grief
Women's Information Service	1800 188 158	Visit Website	The WIS provides information to South Australian women online, over the phone and in person about: family life and relationships; Domestic/family violence; sexual assault; health and wellbeing; family court support; accommodation and housing issues; financial security and tax help; education, training and career path; women’s groups and events; rural women’s support services.	Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm	08 8303 0961		Shopfront is located in Adelaide city, ground floor, 101 Grenfell St, Adelaide.	info@wis.sa.gov.au	https://www.facebook.com/sawomen	crisis, domestic violence, sexual assault, mental health, family court, accomodation, finance, tax, training, education, rural, career
Victim Support Services	1800 842 846	Visit Website	Victim Support Service (VSS) provides free and confidential help to adult victims of crime, witnesses, their family, and friends across South Australia. We work in partnership with other organisations, we are not a government agency or part of the police and you don't have to report a crime to get our help. It doesn’t matter where the crime happened and you can call us any time after the crime, whether it was yesterday, last week or several years ago.	Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm				helpdesk@victimsa.org		crisis, victim, crime, police