NEED SUPPORT?
There are a range of places to access support.
Do you, or does someone you know, need help now?
Contact
Te Haika: Phone 0800 745 477
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.
Lifeline
0800 543 354, free text 4357
Need Help Right Now? Lifeline New Zealand’s telephone counselling service provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week counselling and support.
The Lowdown
0800 111 757, free text 5626
This website is focused on helping young New Zealanders recognise and understand depression or anxiety.
Youthline
0800 376 633, free text 234
Youthline is a "with youth, for youth" organisation that supports young people aged 12 - 24 years old throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
Kidsline
0800 WHAT'S UP (0800 543 754)
Phone counselling for children 9 – 13. 7 days, Mon - Fri 12pm - 11pm, Sat/Sun 3pm - 11pm.
Online chat. Mon - Fri 1pm - 10pm, Sat/Sun 3pm - 10pm
Need to Talk
Free call / text 1737 24/7
You’ll get to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor and this service is completely free.
Healthline
0800 611 116
Free health advice when you need it 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Safe to Talk
Free text: 4334, 0800 044 334 (24 hour) 24/7
Sexual harm happens in all our communities, this service is here for anyone. This is free confidential contact with a trained specialist.
Are You OK?
Free phone 0800 456 450
Reducing family violence through attitude and behaviours, helping support families through their journey.
ICON - In Case of Online Negativity
A website with advice on how to tackle online harassment, abuse and or negativity.