Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Helpline

Service Description

If you're worried about someone's mental health in custody, call the Justice Health NSW Mental Health Helpline – available 24 hours. The line is staffed by trained mental health nurses who can provide information, advice and referral to mental health services. Anyone concerned about the welfare of a person in custody should directly contact the Health Centre within the relevant Correctional Centre, rather than contact the Helpline.

Hours of Operation

24 hours

Accessibility

Referral System

Community Mental Health Services or other associated health services, psychiatrists, Police

Service Fees

No

Languages (other than English)

Interpreter Services available

Organisational Information

Area Served

NSW

Parent Organisation

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network

Postal Address

PO Box 150

Matraville

NSW

2036

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

Student Placement

Last Updated: 9 May 2024