1737

Free call or text 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor at any time.

https://1737.org.nz/

 

Depression Helpline
0800 111 757 or free text 4202. To talk to a trained counsellor for support or to ask any questions.

https://www.depression.org.nz/get-help

 

Healthline
0800 611 116 Free 24/7 helpline. Call to speak with a registered nurse for advice.

https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/services-and-support/health-care-services/healthline

 

Samaritans
Call 0800 726 666. Samaritans offer confidential, non-religious and non-judgmental support to anyone who may be feeling depressed, lonely, or even be contemplating suicide.

https://www.samaritans.org.nz/

 

Lifeline
0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE). Lifeline trained counsellors deal with many kinds of issues, including psychological and emotional distress, financial and work issues, marriage and family/whānau problems, and callers who are lonely, ill, depressed, or the victims of violence or abuse.

https://www.lifeline.org.nz/

 

Youthline/Te Ara Taiohi
Call 0800 376 633 free texts 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz

Home - Youthline NZ

 

Whatsup
Call 0800 942 8787 (0800 WHATSUP) Available 12pm–11pm or online chat 5pm–10pm.

https://whatsup.co.nz/

 

The Lowdown
Free text 5626. Support and information for young people experiencing depression or anxiety.

https://www.thelowdown.co.nz/

 

SPARX
An interactive self-help online tool for young people with mild to moderate depression and anxiety.

https://www.sparx.org.nz/home

 

Safety Plan

A safety plan helps the distressed person understand that they have more control over their feelings and thoughts. That there are things they can do that can help balance their thoughts of suicide or self-harm. That there can be a positive future for them, and that there are people from many parts of their lives who can help them keep safe along the journey.

https://wellsouth.nz/community/mh-concerns/suicide-safety-plan-video/

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