Barngarla, Nauo, Wirangu and neighbouring Countries
Hours change — call ahead. After hours use Help now. Showing help near Whyalla.
Town
Whole region Whyalla Port Lincoln Ceduna Streaky Bay Tumby Bay Cowell Cleve Kimba Wudinna Cummins Elliston Port Neill
Type of help
All Counselling Clinical Community Young people
Closest to Whyalla Closest Clinical Community
Whyalla Hospital and Health Service Regional hospital for Whyalla. Ask for emergency. After hours you can also call 13 14 65.
20 Wood Terrace, Whyalla SA 5600
Emergency 24 hours
Country Health Connect Whyalla — ask for the hospital emergency department.
Call 08 8648 8500Statewide Clinical Young people
CAMHS Children and Adolescent Mental Health
Specialist mental health care for infants, children, adolescents and families. Clinics in regional centres across SA.
Weekdays · After hours 13 14 65
Northern country callers can also use 1800 819 089. Ask CAMHS Connect for the nearest clinic.
Call 1300 222 647Counselling
Medicare Mental Health Free advice and connection to mental health support for people in country South Australia. This is not a crisis line.
Weekdays 8:30am – 5pm, not public holidays
After hours: Mental Health Triage 13 14 65 or Lifeline 13 11 14.
Call 1800 595 212Counselling Community
Uniting Country SA Counselling, family support and mental health services for country communities. Ask intake for the nearest clinician.
Statewide intake
Call 1300 067 777Young people Counselling
headspace Young people 12–25
Free youth mental health support. Regional centres include Berri, Gawler, Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge, Port Augusta and Whyalla. Phone support is also available.
Centre hours vary · Phone support evenings
Not every town has a centre. The phone line can still help.
Call 1800 650 890