Emergency situations
What you can do in case of an emergency
or you need immediate help.
For everyone:-
Go to your local hospital Emergency Department
and seek help.
If it's because of chronic pain, then you could ask to see the Anaesthetist on duty as all serious pain issues are dealt with by them.
If it's because of chronic pain, then you could ask to see the Anaesthetist on duty as all serious pain issues are dealt with by them.
For those living in Australia:-
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Ring Chronic Pain Australia's National Support & Information Line on 1800 218 921
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If you're looking for health information, then ring 1800 022 222 (24hr) and ask the experts at Health Direct Australia
- If it's a Drug overdose, then ring 000 and ask for an ambulance.
- Suicide Helpline (VIC):- 1300 651 251 - they provide 24hr counselling - their website is:- http://www.suicideline.org.au
- Lifeline:- 13 11 14 - they also provide 24hr counselling and their website is:- http://www.lifeline.org.au
- Beyond Blue - the National Depression initiative:- http://www.beyondblue.org.au
- Kids Help Line:- they provide 24hr counselling and their website is:- http://www.kidshelp.com.au
If anyone can think of anything else we can add here, please let us know...