Feeling stressed, worried, scared or depressed?
Last updated 1 Nov 2023
All around support
Need to Talk? - Call or text 1737
Samaritans - 0800 726 666
Abuse
Shine (domestic violence) - 0508 744 633
Family violence helpline - 0800 456 450
Women's Refuge - 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE)
Elder Abuse Helpline - 0800 32 668 65
Addictions
Alcohol Drug helpline - 0800 787 797
Migrants
Shakti (for migrant and refugee women) - 0800 742 584
Asian Family Services - 0800 862 342
Fonuaola - counselling service for Pacific people by Pacific people
Tamaki Langafonua Tongan Community Centre - counselling service for Pacific people in Glen Innes
Young people
The Lowdown - 0800 111 757, text 5626 or webchat
What's Up (for children, teenagers and family) - 0800 942 8787
Youthline - 0800 376 633, text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
Suicide crisis
Lifeline - 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland
Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
Depression Helpline - 0800 111 757
Wellbeing
Mentemia - for tips on how to embed a wellbeing-first culture across your organisation, to your leaders and your people
Small Steps - online toolbox to help you relax and de-stress
Staying on Track - designed to support New Zealanders with their mental and emotional health through times of stress and uncertainty
Wellbeing Sessions and Melon - an online resource that offers a wide range of free and online wellbeing sessions in real-time, helping to safely support your wellbeing from the comfort of your own space.
LGBTQIA+ support
Outline - 0800 688 5463