WHERE TO GET HELP

Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 24/7 for support from a trained counsellor

Lifeline (open 24/7) - 0800 543 354

Depression Helpline (open 24/7) - 0800 111 757

Healthline (open 24/7) - 0800 611 116

Samaritans (open 24/7) - 0800 726 666

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.

Youthline (open 24/7) - 0800 376 633. You can also text 234 for free between 8am and midnight, or email talk@youthline.co.nz

0800 WHATSUP children’s helpline, between 1pm and 10pm on weekdays and from 3pm to 10pm on weekends. Online chat 7pm to 10pm every day.

Kidsline (open 24/7) - 0800 543 754. For children aged 5 to 18. Kidsline buddies available between 4pm and 9pm on weekdays.

Rural Support Trust - 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)

Alcohol Drug Helpline (open 24/7) - 0800 787 797, freetext 8691.