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Medicare Mental Health

If you are looking for mental health support for yourself or someone you care about — Medicare Mental Health is a good place to start.

You don’t need an appointment or a referral to access any of the free services.

Vision and mission

Medicare Mental Health provides free mental health and wellbeing services for anyone in Australia. They aim to create a safe space for you to feel heard and understood.

You can access Medicare Mental Health in different ways including online, by phone or face-to-face.

How Medicare Mental Health can help

Medicare Mental Health can help you find mental health support that’s right for you. Services include:

  • Medicare Mental Health website (medicarementalhealth.gov.au): provides reliable mental health information, services, and resources.
  • Medicare Mental Health (1800 595 212): anyone in Australia can call between 8:30am and 5pm weekdays (except public holidays) for free mental health support and referral.
  • Medicare Mental Health Centres: welcoming places where everyone can access free and confidential mental health information, services and supports.

Information lines / help lines

  • Call Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212 Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm (except public holidays) for free mental health and wellbeing support.
  • You will speak to a trained professional who can help you access local mental health services and supports that are right for you.

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Last reviewed: June 2025

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I need help now | Medicare Mental Health

If you are worried you may harm yourself or someone else, or need immediate help for someone else in this situation, please call 000.

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Accessing mental health services in Australia | Medicare Mental Health

Reaching out for help can be daunting. Here you can explore your options and learn how to find and access the support that’s right for you.

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Anxiety disorders | Medicare Mental Health

Anxiety can have a large impact on your life. Finding out more about anxiety and things you can do to control it is a positive step towards recovery.

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Depressive disorders | Medicare Mental Health

Depression can make you lose interest in the important things in life. Finding out more about it, and the actions you can take to manage it, is a positive step.

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Navigating mental health services | Medicare Mental Health

There are many different types of mental health services and support. It's helpful to know what's available to make an informed choice.

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Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders | Medicare Mental Health

Obsessive-compulsive disorders can have a large impact on your life, but they are often misunderstood. Learning about them is an important first step.

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Personality disorders | Medicare Mental Health

If your thoughts and actions seem rigid to the point where you have trouble functioning day to day, you may have a personality disorder.

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Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders | Medicare Mental Health

A psychotic disorder involves a disconnection from reality. People with severe forms of psychosis can live fulfilling lives, but may require different levels of support.

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Substance-related or addictive disorders | Medicare Mental Health

People rely on substances for many reasons, but misuse can put you at risk of physical or psychological harm. Know what steps you can take to get support.

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Types of health professionals | Medicare Mental Health

You may come across many types of health professional during treatment. It's important to know how each one can help you and where to find them.

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