Help centres based in New Zealand.
Disclaimer: If you, or someone close to you, are in a state of urgent crisis, please call 111 immediately.
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
A charity that advocates for positive mental health and wellbeing in Aotearoa.
For more information on Mental Health and where you can get help, please check out their website (https://mentalhealth.org.nz/)
If you are in crisis, please find help immediately.
You may follow this link to find your local Mental Health Crisis Team-
Lifeline Aotearoa
Free 24/7 helpline and text services. Support from highly trained staff and volunteers.
Lifeline Hotline:
0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or;
Free text 4357 (HELP).
Website: https://www.lifeline.org.nz/
Youthline NZ
Youthline NZ is a youth development organisation working with young people in New Zealand to battle through their mental health and well-being.
Free Hotline and Online Chat
Crisis Hotline: 0800 376 633
Free Text: 234
Email: talk@youthline.co.nz
Website: https://youthline.co.nz/
Outline Aotearoa
This inclusive mental health organisation creates safe spaces for all ages in Rainbow LGBTQIA+ communities, friends, whānau and those questioning.
Free and confidential support line and online chat support service every 6 pm-9 pm.
Hotline: 0800 688 5463
Chat: https://outline.org.nz/chat/
Website: https://outline.org.nz/
Yellow Brick Road
This organisation supports families towards their mental well-being.
Free support line.
Northern Region - 0800732825
Central North Island - 0800555434
South Island - 0800876682
Free call or text: 1737 (24/7 line)
Website: https://yellowbrickroad.org.nz/
Parent Help
Parent Help provides support for parents and families struggling with mental health.
Free support line available 7 days a week, from 9 am to 9 pm.
Hotline: 0800 568 856
Website: https://www.parenthelp.org.nz/
Safe to Talk
This organisation assists individuals who have been sexually harmed.
Free 24/7 confidential helpline with a trained specialist.
Free online chat.
Hotline: 0800 044 334
Free text: 4334
Email: support@safetotalk.nz
Website: https://safetotalk.nz/
Are You OK?
This organisation creates a safe space for individuals who are/ have been victims of family violence.
Free 24/7 confidential helpline with a team of trained counsellors.
Free online chat.
Hotline: 0800 456 450
Website: https://www.areyouok.org.nz/
Alcohol and Drugs Helpline
This organisation offers guidance to individuals who are looking to understand and care for someone facing difficulties with alcohol and drug-related issues.
Free 24/7 confidential helpline with a team of trained counsellors.
Free online chat.
Hotline: 0800 787 797
Website: https://www.areyouok.org.nz/
Women’s Refuge
This organisation offers a safe space for women experiencing family violence. Advocating for liberty for women, children and whānau from domestic violence.
Free 24/7 confidential helpline with a team of trained counsellors.
Free live online chat.
Crisis Hotline: 0800 REFUGE (0800 733 843)
Website: https://womensrefuge.org.nz/
