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The Live Chat service is operated by the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Support Service in Western Australia to provide mental health, alcohol and drug counselling and support. The Live Chat service is provided free of charge for residents of Western Australia and operates from 7am to 9:30pm, every day.

The Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Support Service is not a crisis or emergency service. For emergencies, please dial Triple Zero (000).

For urgent support contact:

• Mental Health Emergency Response Line on 1300 555 788
• Lifeline on 13 11 14
• CAMHS Crisis Connect (support for people aged 17 years and under) on 1800 048 636.

Our assessments and counselling are based on the information you choose to share with us. While our counsellors will make every effort to assist you with the issues or problems you identify, you are in the best position to determine how relevant this information is to your situation. Services provided by the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Support Service are not a substitute for independent professional advice from your own, or another, health professional.

The Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Support Service is a confidential service, however if we are concerned about your safety or the safety of another person, our duty of care will override this.  A transcript of your chat will be stored in accordance with State Government record-keeping policies.

The Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Support Service does not accept liability for any injury, loss or damage incurred by use of, or reliance on, the information and advice provided via the Live Chat service.

* These services are not funded by the Mental Health Commission.