Hey there 😊👋
I thought it could be useful to give everyone a guide into the emergency and mental health services available here in Tasmania. 🌲🦘
Firstly, just to let you know, emergency services are comprehensive and ensure all aspects of safety. When it comes to any kind of emergency, rest assured Tasmania has a full team of professionals waiting 24/7 to help. 🚑🚒🚓
Dial 📲 000 if you or someone else is in immediate danger. For non-emergencies, police 👮♂️ can be reached on 131 444 and fire service on 1800 000 699.
Tasmania also has an array of fantastic mental 🧠 health services.
Tasmania's Mental Health Service Helpline (1800 332 388) is a 24/7 line for mental health services. Lifeline (131 114) provides phone/web-based helpline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In case you are dealing with a drug or alcohol issue, reach out to Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Council Tasmania (ATDC) on (03) 6231 5002, they are more than happy to help 🙌
For youth 👦👧 under 18, there's Headspace (1800 650 890), which is an excellent source of help and counselling.
For people aged 18 and above, Beyond Blue (1300 224 636) is a national service providing support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention.
Finally, if you ever feel you or someone you know is in danger of suicide, immediately reach out to Suicide Call Back Service at 1300 659 467 or 000
Remember, it's always ok to ask for help when you need it.🤝 We're here for each other. In this hidden gem of the world, whether it be an emergency or mental health crisis, you are never alone. 💚💙
Stay safe and take care people! 🙏🏽🌟
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