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SMHS-wide mental health services

Delivering specialist mental health services across our region

SMHS-wide mental health services

South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) Mental Health is committed to providing accessible, high-quality mental health care to individuals across our region.

Through a network of specialist programs, we support people experiencing complex mental health challenges with services tailored to their unique needs.

These services are part of a broader commitment by SMHS to ensure that people across our communities can access the mental health support they need, close to home.

Key services available across the SMHS region

Kara Maar Specialist Community Eating Disorders Service

The specialist service delivers expert, multidisciplinary care to individuals aged 16 and over living with an eating disorder.

The service combines medical, psychological, and nutritional support to promote long-term recovery, with access available throughout the SMHS catchment. Read more about Kara Maar.

YouthReach South

YouthReach South aims to improve the function and quality of life for young people with complex mental health needs who live in the south metropolitan and sections of the east metropolitan areas.

The service provides counselling, therapy and care coordination to young people aged 13 to 24 years who experience barriers to accessing mainstream services. Find out more about YouthReach South.


In an emergency

In an emergency or crisis please dial 000 (triple zero) or visit your nearest emergency department (HealthyWA).

Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL)

Metro callers phone 1300 555 788 (local call)
Peel callers phone 1800 676 822 (free call)

Lifeline WA

131 114
24 hours a day / 7 day a week service

Find more mental health emergency service providers (Healthy WA).

Return to the SMHS Mental Health page

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Last Updated: 24/07/2025
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