If you need help, please consider using one of these virtual support channels for your wellbeing.
In an emergency call 111
1737 | CALL: 1737 TEXT: 1737 available 24/7 | to talk to a counsellor 24/7, available all people in NZ |
NMIT Counselling Support Service | Text or Call: 0272466711 | to make an appointment with NMIT counselling services |
OCP | CALL: 0800 377 990 available 24/7 | to make an appointment for a support session with a counsellor |
Anxiety Helpline | CALL: 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY) | to get support for and education about anxiety and depression ... |
| Asian Family Services | CALL: 0800 862 342 WEB: www.asianfamilyservices.nz Available Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm | To speak to a counsellor or social worker who provides support specifically to Asian communities in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean or Japanese languages. |
COVID-19 Healthline | CALL: 08003585453 WEB: https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus | to get advice about your health and resources specifically for COVID-19 |
Depression Helpline | CALL: 0800 111 757 TEXT: 4202 WEB: https://www.depression.org.nz available 24/7 | to talk to a counsellor |
Healthline | CALL: 0800 611 116 available 24/7 | to talk to a registered nurse |
Lifeline | CALL: 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) available 24/7 | to talk to a counsellor
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The Lowdown | TEXT: 5626 WEB: www.thelowdown.co.nz EMAIL: team@thelowdown.co.nz | to get support for young people experiencing depression or anxiety |
Mental Health Foundation | to get support for yourself or someone distressed | |
Samaritans | CALL: 0800 726 666 available 24/7 | to get support for yourself or someone lonely or distressed |
Sparx | to access online self-help tools to teach young people skills to combat depression, stress and anxiety | |
Tautoko Suicide Crisis Helpline | CALL: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) | to talk to someone about your or someone else’s extreme distress, who may be at risk of suicide |
Youthline | CALL: 0800 376 633 TEXT: 234 available 24/7 E-MAIL: talk@youthline.co.nz WEBCHAT: https://www.youthline.co.nz/web-chat-counselling.html available 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | to talk to a counsellor about young people’s challenges |