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National Helplines

Youthline - 0800 376 63 (24/7)

Youthline – free text 234, call 0800 376 633, webchat at youthline.co.nz, DM on Instagram @youthlinenz, message on Whats App 09 886 56 96.

For young people and their parents, whānau and friends.
Helpline available 24/7, webchat 10am - 10pm.

Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (7am - midnight)

Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)
Here to listen and help.

Samaritans – 0800 726 666 (24/7)

Free call 0800 726 666 for support for anyone who is lonely or in distress (24/7).

Need to Talk? Call or text 1737 (24/7)

Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.

Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 (24/7)

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.

Anxiety NZ – 0800 269 4389 (24/7)

Anxiety NZ – 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)
For people with all forms of anxiety and families and friends

Healthline – 0800 611 116 (24/7)

Healthline – 0800 611 116
Health advice and information from healthcare professionals

Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (7am - midnight)

Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
If you, or someone you know, may be thinking about suicide, call for support from a trained counsellor.

International helplines

Find a Helpline – Search for international helplines around the world

Peer support for people experiencing mental illness

1737 Peer Support

Call 1737 and select the ‘peer support’ option in the first stage of the call, daily between 2pm and 10pm.