Supports during Christmas period

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Supports during Christmas period

By Carers WA | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 1 December, 2022 |

During the Christmas period, Carers WA and Carer Gateway services will continue to operate Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm.

Please note, we will have reduced services during the public holidays (Monday 26th December, Tuesday 27th December and Monday 2nd January).

For additional support during the Christmas period, please contact one of the helpline specialists below:

Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 467
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Crisis Care Helpline: 1800 199 008
Family Helpline: 1800 643 000
Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 007 339
Men’s Line Australia: 1300 789 978
Mental Health Emergency Response Line: 1300 555 788
For immediate risk of harm to self or others, call the Police, Fire and Ambulance: 000

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