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
Northland
(Weekends and after hours, 4:30 PM to 8:00 AM)
Phone:
0800 223 371
Dargaville
(Dargaville Hospital)
Phone:
(09) 439 3330 extn Select Option 3 for Community then select Option 1 for Community and Mental Health.

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Hokianga
(Hokianga Health Rawene Hospital)
Phone:
(09) 405 7709 extn Select option 4

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Kaikohe
Phone:
0800 64 36 47

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Kaipara district
Phone:
(09) 439 3330 extn 65401

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Kaitaia
(Kaitaia Hospital)
Phone:
0800 68 87 28

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Kerikeri
Phone:
0800 64 36 47

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Mid North district
Phone:
0800 643 647

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Whangārei
Phone:
0800 55 44 75

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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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