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WHERE TO FIND HELP:

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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 – phone 0800 9428 787 between 1 pm and 10pm on weekdays and from 3pm to 10pm on weekends. Online chat is available from 7pm to 10 pm every day

Kidsline (open 24/7) – 0800 543 754. This service is for children aged 5 to 18. Those who ring between 4 pm and 9pm on weekdays will speak to a Kidsline buddy. These are specially trained teenage telephone counsellor­s.

Your local Rural Support Trust – 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)

Alcohol Drug Help (open 24/7) – 0800 787 797. You can also text 8691 for free.

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