Resources

National helplines

  • Depression helpline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week): free phone 0800 111 757 or free text 4202.

  • Suicide Crisis Helpline: free phone 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).

  • Lifeline: free phone 0800 543 354 or free text 4357 (HELP).

  • Samaritans crisis helpline: free phone 0800 726 666 if you are experiencing loneliness, depression, despair, distress or suicidal feelings.

  • What’s up (Tamariki and Rangatahi): free call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11 pm).

  • Youthline: 24/7 helpline 0800 376 633 or free txt to 234

Specialist helplines

  • OUTLine NZ: 0800 688 5463 (OUTLINE) provides confidential telephone support for sexual and gender identity.

  • Seniorline: free phone 0800 725 463 information service for older people.

  • Anxiety NZ phone line: free phone 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY).

  • Drug and Alcohol helpline: free phone 0800 787 797 or online chat.

  • Gambling helpline: free phone 0800 654 655.

  • Shine: free phone 0508 744 633 confidential domestic abuse helpline.

  • Are You OK: free phone 0800 456 450 family violence helpline.

  • Women's Refuge Crisis Line: free phone 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE) for women living with violence, or in fear, in their relationship or family.

  • Shakti Crisis Line: free phone 0800 742 584 for refugee or migrant or women living with family violence.

  • Vagus Line: free phone 0800 567 6666 (Mon, Wed, Fri 12 noon – 2pm) for the Chinese community.

  • Victim Support: free phone 0800 842 846.

  • Rape Crisis: free phone 0800 883 300 for support after rape or sexual assault.

  • Ka Piki Te Ora Māori suicide prevention services are located in nine regions: South Auckland, Northland (Whangarei and Kaitaia), Rotorua, Napier, Opotoki, Whanganui, Christchurch, and Invercargill.

  • Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust: free phone 0800 728 7878 for adults with care and support needs.