I need help now

Here is where you can find help for you or someone important to you.
Emergency contact numbers for free, professional emergency assistance right now.

1. If this is an emergency, phone 111

Especially if anyone's in immediate physical danger.

2. Or go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED)

3. Phone your local Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT Team)

Select a region to get a list of contact numbers and open hours.

Northland

Dargaville

(09) 439 3330 Select Option 3 for Community then select Option 1 for Community and Mental Health. Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm

After hours:
0800 223 371

Hokianga

(09) 405 7709 Select option 4. Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm

After hours:
0800 223 371

Kaikohe

0800 64 36 47 Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm

After hours:
0800 223 371

Kaipara district

(09) 439 3330 extn 65401 Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm

Kaitaia

0800 68 87 28 or 09 408 9187 Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm

After hours:
0800 223 371

Kerikeri

0800 64 36 47 Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm

After hours:
0800 223 371

Mid North district

0800 643 647 Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm

Whangārei

0800 55 44 75 Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm

After hours:
0800 223 371

Northland

(After hours, all areas)

0800 223 371 Weekends and every day after 4.30pm

4. If you need to talk to someone:

1737

Free call or text 1737 for support from a trained counsellor (24/7)

Lifeline

Free call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) for confidential support (7am - midnight)

Youthline

Free call 0800 376 633 or text 234 for support for young people, their whānau and friends (24/7)

Samaritans

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

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