Helplines & support

Sparx – An online game to help young people who are feeling down.

Headstrong– A free app for young people to help you cope with stress. Includes the Aroha chatbot.

Smallsteps – A collection of online tools to help you calm your mind, manage your stress and lift your mood.

Beating The Blues - Online cognitive behavioural therapy treatment for depression and anxiety.

Whitu - An app for young people and adults who feel overwhelmed or stressed.

Finding Purpose - A digital tool designed to take rangatahi on a journey to explore their values and strengthen their identity.

Manaaki Ora - A wellbeing app that provides guidance and tips for self-help or for supporting others.

Manawa- A personal safety plan mobile app that allows you to record a plan on your phone to keep yourself safe.

Please see a comprehensive listing of apps for various mental health and wellbeing topics at Healthify.

Family Services Directory – To help you find local community services to support you with all manner of issues such as parenting, special needs, family support, family violence, custody and access, child behaviour, life skills, counselling, addiction, sexual abuse, grief and loss and more.