Mental Health & Wellbeing

Where to find help and mental health support for yourself or a Whanau member

Mental Health Support Groups / Organisations / Contact Numbers / Links / Apps

• Mental Health Foundation - https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/
  • National helplines
    • Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor
    • 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
      
      
  • Worried about someone –
    https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/in-crisis/worried-about-someone/
    
    How to get help for someone you are worried about
    It's great you are providing support. Has your friend or family member seen their GP? Remember, your GP is a very important source of assistance and we tell you below how to find GPs and counsellors that suit your needs. If you feel comfortable about it, perhaps you could offer to be with them for the appointment.
    
    If someone is in immediate danger, please dial 111 for Police & ambulance assistance.
    
    
  • You can also access a range of helplines
    • How to find a GP or mental health professional
      https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/in-crisis/find-a-gp-or-counsellor/
    • How to find a counsellor, psychologist, psychotherapist
      https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/in-crisis/find-a-gp-or-counsellor/#counsellor
    • Suicide: coping with suicidal thoughts
      https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/a-z/resource/50/suicide-coping-with-suicidal-thoughts
    • Suicide: worried about someone
      https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/a-z/resource/48/suicide-worried-about-someone
    • Suicide: supporting someone online
      https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/a-z/resource/55/suicide-supporting-someone-online
      
      
• All Right? - https://www.allright.org.nz/
  There are times when we just might need an extra bit of help. If you or someone you know is struggling, there is free help available through a variety of online tools and helplines.
  https://www.allright.org.nz/articles/not-all-right
  
  
• Sparklers – Support / Activities for our Tamariki - https://sparklers.org.nz/
  • Activities - Here are our 60+ activities, for students in years 1-8. They are modular, flexible and ready to roll! - https://sparklers.org.nz/activities/
  • Teachers - Do not miss our top tips on using Sparklers, and looking after you! Check them out before getting started. - https://sparklers.org.nz/teachers-educators/
  • Sparklers at Home - Fun wellbeing activities to support whānau to look after their wellbeing and feel good. - https://sparklers.org.nz/parenting/
    
    
• Ministry of Health – Crisis Assessment Teams New Zealand wide
  Mental health crisis services (for emergencies only).
  https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/services-and-support/health-care-services/mental-health-services/crisis-assessment-teams
  
  
• Lifeline New Zealand - 0800 543 354 | Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
  Website: www.lifeline.co.nz
  
  
• Do You Need Help? | Call The Depression Helpline | 0800 111 757
  www.depression.org.nz
  
  
• 1737, need to talk - free call or text 1737 any time
  Text 1737 is a free service for New Zealanders feeling down, anxious, a bit
  overwhelmed or just need to chat to someone.
  You can call or text us for free 24/7. www.1737.org.nz
  
  
• Healthline (open 24/7) - 0800 611 116 — https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/services-and-support/health-care-services/healthline
  
  
• Suicide Crisis Helpline (open 24/7) - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friends. https://www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline
  
  
• Youthline (open 24/7) - 0800 376 633. You can also text 234 for free between 8am and midnight, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. — https://www.youthline.co.nz/
  
  
• 0800 WHATSUP Children's Helpline - 0800 9428 787 between 1pm and 10pm on weekdays and from 3pm to 10pm on weekends. Online chat is available from 7pm to 10pm every day.— https://www.whatsup.co.nz/kids/
  
  
• Kidsline (open 24/7) - 0800 543 754. This service is for children aged 5 to 18. Those who ring between 4pm and 9pm on weekdays will speak to a Kidsline buddy. These are specially trained teenage telephone counsellors.— http://www.kidsline.org.nz
  
  
• 0800 2KORERO - 24hr helpline 0800 256 7376 - http://www.keytolife.org.nz
  Help is here - http://www.keytolife.org.nz/?page=help
  
  
• Your Local Rural Support Trust - 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)
  http://www.rural-support.org.nz/
  
  
• Alcohol Drug Helpline (open 24/7) - 0800 787 797. You can also text 8691 for free.
  https://alcoholdrughelp.org.nz/
  
  
• Samaritans (open 24/7) - 0800 726 666 — http://www.samaritans.org.nz/
  
  
• OUTLineNZ - LGBTQI+ telephone support and counselling service. - 0800 688 5463
  http://www.outline.org.nz/
  
  
• Rainbow Youth —  https://www.ry.org.nz/
  
  
• Skylight  - 0800 299 100 - for support through trauma, loss and grief (9am – 5pm weekdays)