Emergency and crisis support
Emergency support
Are you or someone else in immediate danger?
- In a life-threatening emergency, call 000, then call University Security on 03 8344 6666
- Go to your nearest hospital emergency department
- Contact your local psychiatric triage service (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
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Hospitals close to campus
Location Hospital Psychiatric triage service (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) Parkville campus Royal Melbourne Hospital (Phone: 03 9342 7000)
St Vincent's Hospital (Phone: 03 9231 2211)1300 874 243
1800 888 320 (15 - 24 years)Southbank campus The Alfred Hospital (Phone: 03 9076 2000) 1300 874 243
1800 888 320 (15 - 24 years) -
If you are in another area
Call the nearest major hospital - they will connect you with the local after-hours mental health service. You can also find the contact details of mental health services near your suburb or town using the Victorian Government Accessing Mental Health Services Finder.
Mental health crisis support
A mental health crisis is where you may require same-day or urgent support from a mental health professional.
During business hours
Call Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) on 03 8344 6927 and let us know that the situation needs urgent attention.
If you are concerned about a student's wellbeing, you can contact us for mental health advice for others (i.e., request a secondary consultation) by calling us on 03 8344 6927.
Learn more about our psychological support for critical incidents.
After hours mental health crisis support
Our standard business hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. For mental health support and advice outside of these hours (including 24 hours on weekends and public holidays), you can contact the University's After Hours Mental Health Crisis Support Service:
- Phone: 1300 219 459
- Text: 0480 079 188
Text or call this service for help with:
- Finding immediate relief from emotional distress
- Identifying coping strategies for current problems or a crisis
- Exploring pathways for longer-term solutions
- Working out the next steps to take.
Call 000 (emergency services) if you are in immediate danger. The After Hours Mental Health Crisis Support Service does not offer ongoing counselling, but can link you with community counselling, wellbeing services, and resources.
External support services
Explore recommended external services for mental health support, including suicide and crisis support.