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If you are in Victoria, you can go to a public hospital emergency department where there are doctors, nurses and social workers 24 hours a day. Contact details for metropolitan and rural hospitals and health services in Western Australia can be obtained via the link below:
In Perth, the emergency departments are:
- Armadale Kelmscott Memorial Hospital, 3056 Albany Highway, Mount Nasura; (08) 9391 2000
- Fremantle Hospital, Alma Street, Fremantle; (08) 9431 3333
- Joondalup Health Campus, Shenton Avenue, Joondalup; (08) 9400 9400
- Rockingham/Kwinana District Hospital, Elanora Drive, Cooloongup; (08) 9592 0600
- Royal Perth Hospital, Victoria Square, Perth; (08) 9224 2244
- St John of God Health Care, Murdoch, 100 Murdoch Drive, Murdoch; (08) 9366 1111
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Hospital Avenue, Nedlands; (08) 9346 3333
- Swan District Hospital Campus, Eveline Road, Middle Swan, (08) 9347 5244
The following items provide contact details for telephone helpline numbers and other community services in Western Australia.
- Crisis Care (08 9223 1111) is involved in suicide counselling and helping those suffering from domestic violence. They also have information about women's refuges and child abuse services.
- Mental Health Emergency Response Line (1300 555 788; Country toll free 1800 676 822). This service consists of professionals who can come to a person's home for emergency assessment. They can also provide advice about what to do in a crisis for health clients and their carers.
- Carer's Counselling Line (Toll free 1800 007 332)
- Suicide Emergency Service “Samaritans” (08 9381 5555)
- Samaritan Youth Line (08 9388 2500)
- WA Alcohol and Drug Information Service (08 9442 5000; Country toll free 1800 198 024)
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