Need to talk? - free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE)
Anxiety helpline – 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)
Depression helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202
www.auntydee.co.nz – a free online tool for help with problems
Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or webchat at www.youthline.co.nz
What’s Up – 0800 942 8787 (0800 WHATSUP) for 5-18 year olds. Hours: 12pm-11pm Mon-Fri, 3pm-11pm Sat/Sun or webchat at www.whatsup.co.nz
Kidsline – 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE) for up to 18 years old
www.thelowdown.co.nz - or free text 5626 for young people with depression or anxiety
www.sparx.org.nz – online self-help tool to combat depression or anxiety
www.commonground.org.nz – a central hub for info, tools and support which provides family and friends with the knowledge they need to help a young person who is struggling
Supporting families in mental illness – 0800 732 825 for whānau supporting a loved one experiencing mental illness
