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).
Samaritans – 0800 726 666
Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions).
www.depression.org.nz – includes The Journal online help service.
SPARX.org.nz – online e-therapy tool provided by the University of Auckland that helps young people learn skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed.
Sexuality or gender identity helpline
OUTLine NZ – 0800 688 5463 (OUTLINE) provides confidential telephone support.
Helplines for children and young people
Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234
thelowdown free text 5626.
What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds).
Phone counselling is available Monday to Friday, 12noon–11pm and weekends, 3pm–11pm.
Online chat is available from 3pm–10pm 7 days a week, including all public holidays.
Help for parents, family and friends
EDANZ – improving outcomes for people with eating disorders and their families.
Freephone 0800 2 EDANZ or 0800 233 269, or in Auckland 09 522 2679. Or email info@ed.org.nz.
Parent Help – 0800 568 856 for parents/whānau seeking support, advice and practical strategies on all parenting concerns. Anonymous, non-judgemental and confidential.
Family Services 211 Helpline – 0800 211 211 for help finding (and direct transfer to) community based health and social support services in your area.
Skylight – 0800 299 100 for support through trauma, loss and grief; 9am–5pm weekdays.
Yellow Brick Road – Supporting families towards mental wellbeing.
Other specialist helplines
Alcohol and Drug Helpline – 0800 787 797 or online chat.
Are You OK – 0800 456 450 family violence helpline.
Gambling Helpline – 0800 654 655
Anxiety NZ – 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY).
Rape Crisis – 0800 883 300 (for support after rape or sexual assault)
