Helplines in Western Australia, Australia.

Self-harm helplines are available in Western Australia, Australia

Sometimes your emotions may be so overwhelming that hurting yourself may feel like the only way to find relief. Whether you are self-harming at the moment, or you have thoughts about it, there are 0 helplines in Western Australia, Australia that can help. If you relate to the following, reach out:

• Having sudden impulses to hurt yourself
• Not wanting to die, but still feeling like you need the pain
• Avoiding people you care about so they don't find out
• A desire to punish or hurt yourself
• Not looking after your physical health (e.g. not eating, not taking care of wounds or injuries)
• Feeling like self-harm is the only thing keeping you going
• Burning yourself with something hot
• Imagining hurting yourself

If you use self-harm to cope with tough feelings, you may feel ashamed about your behavior. However, many people inflict harm on themselves as a way to relieve emotional pain. Self-harm is more common than you think, but a lot of people struggle to talk about it.

You may struggle to talk to people about your feelings, but having the right person to talk to can make all the difference. Dedicated volunteers in Western Australia, Australia will listen to you without any judgement. Whether you just want to be heard, or you want to explore other coping tools, you can find the support you need.

If you are ready to talk to someone about self harm, you can contact a hotline in Western Australia, Australia for free and confidential support.