Who do I call in a psychological emergency?
If you are in crisis or concerned for your, or someone else’s, safety please phone 000 or alternatively present to your nearest hospital emergency department. 24 hour telephone counselling is also available through Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Call someone you trust. Talk to someone. Keep safe until you can get professional support.
What if I am not sure it is an emergency?
If you are concerned about whether to make a call, or not, about someone you care for, it is always better to make a call to someone who can make a professional judgement. If you are concerned, there is a concern, just call.
Other useful phone numbers
Townsville:
Emergency 000
Acute Care Team: ACT 074799 9480
The Townsville Hospital 074433111
The Women’s Centre Townsville 1800 657 201
Life Line 131114
Suicide Call Back Service 1300659467
Kids Help Line 1800551800
The Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1800806292
Mensline 1300789978
Parent Line 1300301300
Salvation Army Emergency relief 1300 371 288
(food and accommodation assistance)
Centre Link (crisis payments) 132 850