Information & Support pack WA - Living is for Everyone

For PartnersThe Solace Association of WA9381 1389 (Trish).Offers meetings and 24 hour phone contact for widows and widowers.Other ServicesCentrecare and Access Programs (Fees vary)9325 6644; 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday, Friday; 9:00am - 8:30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.Provides counselling and emotional support to anyone who has experienced a loss.Silver Chain Grief Support Services (Fees vary)1300 554 123; 8:30am - 3:00pm, Monday – Friday.Offers counselling centres in Claremont and Rockingham.Relationships Australia (Sliding scale for fees)1300 364 277; 9:00am - 9:00pm, Monday – Wednesday; 9:00am - 5:00pm, Thursday, Friday.Have counsellors who help with bereavement for individuals, couples and families. Services located in variousareas around Perth.WISH (The Western Institute of Self Help Inc)9228 4488; 9:00am - 4:00pm, Monday – Thursday.Can provide information about self help and support groups and other community support services. WISH alsooffers support and practical information to those seeking to develop a new group.Suicide Call Back Service1300 659 467; 10am to 8.30pm, 7 days a week.This is a free national and confidential service for those acutely suicidal and for those who are the main carer forsomeone who is bereaved by suicide. The service will phone back within 72 hours and arrange six 50 minutetelephone counselling sessions. Counsellors provide support, information and advice about maintaining yourpersonal safety, emotional stabilisation, referral to local support services and solving other problems.Salvo Care line9442 5777; 24 hours, 7 days a week.The Salvation Army’s 24 hour crisis telephone service. Provides a listening ear for people experiencing acrisis, enabling them to gain access to a network of Community services including telephone counselling andinformation and referral for other material needs.Headspace (for teens)Fremantle: 9335 6333, 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday; Kimberley: 9193 6222, 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday;Albany: 9842 9871, 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 8.30am – 1.pmhttp://www.headspace.org.au/.Provides useful information about where to get help, what to expect when you get there, stories from others andevents you can attend. The website allows you to search for services in your area.MHERL (Mental Health Emergency Response Line)1300 555 788 (metro – local call), 1800 676 822 (Peel – free call); available 24 hours, 7 days a week.Teams of mental health professionals are able to provide assessment and support, as well as referral to otherservices.20