Resources
Helplines
1737 Need to talk? – call or text 1737 anytime.
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800
LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)
Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
Healthline – 0800 611 116
Samaritans – 0800 726 666
OUTLine NZ – 0800 688 5463 (0800 OUTLINE) provides confidential telephone support for sexuality and gender identity issues.
0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389).
Women’s Refuge Crisis Line 0800 733 843
Youthline: Text: 234 Ph: 0800 376 633
Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 (0800 KIDSLINE) for young people up to 18 years of age. Open 24/7.
Rape Crisis 0800 883 300
Gambling Helpline – 0800 654 655
Parent Help – 0800 568 856
Youthline : Free phone 0800 37 66 330800 37 66 33 FREE, free text 234, email Sexuality or Gender Identity
helplineOUTLine NZ- 0800688 5463 provides confidential telephone support
Supporting Families in Mental Illness- 0800732 825
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757
Shine: 0508 744 633 confidential domestic abuse helpline
Shakti Crisis Line: 0800 742 584for migrant or refugee women with family violence
Alcohol & Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797
Quitline: 0800 778 778Cessation help
If you are concerned about your safety or the safety of someone you care for, call the emergency services on 111 for an immediate response.
Tools
Websites and Apps
Beyond Blue
Support and resources for depression and anxiety
Black Dog Institute
Self-help resources, research, tools and apps for depression and mental health issues
Depression.org.nz
Resources and helpline, also access to “The Journal” online self-help programme
The LowdownPeer support, helpline and resources for children and young people.
Mental Health Foundation
Resources and information on mental health issues including suicide prevention
PADA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa)
Skylight
Access to a library of resources on a range of issues for children, young people, adults and families.
Women’s Refuge
For women and children experiencing abuse