Where to get help

Need to talk? – Free call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor

Lifeline.org.nz (open 24/7) – 0800 543 354 Depression.org.nz – 0800 111 757 or text 4202 Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 Youthline.co.nz – 0800 376 633, free text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz

Kidsline.org.nz – 0800 54 37 54 for people up to 18 thelowdown.co.nz – Web chat, email chat or free text 5626

Supporting Families in Mental Illness – 0800 732 825.

ROBERT KITCHIN/ STUFF Inspector Rob Sum says dealing with people experiencing ‘‘mental distress’’ makes up a significant part of police work.