Medicare Mental Health phone service

The Medicare Mental Health phone service offers a free, confidential, and friendly referral phone service for people seeking support for their mental and emotional wellbeing. 

Whether you’re trying to improve your sense of wellbeing, looking for help with something that’s bothering you, or helping someone you care about, the Medicare Mental Health phone service is here for you.  

Who is this for?

Medicare Mental Health phone service supports people of all ages who:

• are experiencing distress, feeling overwhelmed or are worried about themselves
• do not need urgent medical attention

If you’re unsure what supports are available for someone you care about, contact the Medicare Mental Health phone service on 1800 595 212 and we can navigate your query together.

The Medicare Mental Health phone service also accepts referrals from GPs, mental health services, community services, carers, families, and individuals.

You can contact the Medicare Mental Health phone service on behalf of patients and clients to find the best mental health and wellbeing support for them.

Call 1800 595 212 or use the referral forms below.

Queensland

Brisbane South region:

Neami National is working with Brisbane South PHN and Metro South Health to implement Medicare Mental Health phone service in the Brisbane south region.

Brisbane North region:

Neami National is working with Brisbane North PHN to implement Medicare Mental Health phone service in the Brisbane North region.

Darling Downs and West Moreton region:

Neami National is working with Darling Downs West Moreton PHN to implement Medicare Mental Health phone service in the Darling Downs West Moreton Region.

Northern Territory

Neami National is working with Northern Territory PHN to implement Medicare Mental Health phone service across the Northern Territory.

South Australia

Adelaide region

Neami National is working with the Adelaide PHN to implement Medicare Mental Health phone service in the Adelaide region.

Country SA region

Neami National is working with the Country SA PHN to implement Medicare Mental Health phone service in the Country SA region.