Get information on mental health services in metropolitan Adelaide. In an emergency, call the Mental Health Triage Service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In a mental health emergency
Contact the SA Health Mental Health Triage Service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 13 14 65.
This service is the main point of access to state funded mental health services and can provide advice and information in a mental health emergency or crisis.
It is staffed by mental health clinicians who will assess and refer to acute response teams where appropriate.
BeyondBlue
Get mental health information or 24 hour a day, 7 days a week support from qualified mental health counsellors for you or someone you know.
Lifeline
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Supports and services
SA Health provide a comprehensive range of mental health services throughout South Australia, including:
- community clinical rehabilitation
- supports for veterans', children and adolescents and older people
- services for regional and rural communities.
Learn more about the mental health supports and services available near you.
Urgent Mental Health Care Centre
The Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (UMHCC), located on Grenfell Street in the Adelaide CBD, is a free service for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
UMHCC is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and takes walk-ins or referrals from emergency services, GPs or any referring body.
UMHCC provides high-engagement, short term support in a calm, “lounge room like” space to help with your urgent mental health needs.
This service is for anyone:
- aged over 16
- living in Adelaide
- experiencing a mental health crisis
- willing to attend the UMHCC.
UMHCC offers an alternative to presenting at hospital Emergency Departments for a mental health crisis. Find out more about their service and how to access.
National 24/7 helplines
13YARN
If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, connect with 13YARN, 24 hour a day, 7 days a week to talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
1800 RESPECT
National domestic violence and sexual violence counselling service
Available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 1800RESPECT supports people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
This page was last updated 10 June 2025.
Related links
Mental health rehabilitation project
A new mental health rehabilitation facility is in development opposite The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH), which will deliver services in a purpose-built space.
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