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The Five Ways to Wellbeing, Ētahi ara e rima ki te ngākau ora, help people stay mentally well.
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Te Whare Tapa Whā
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Getting through together – Whāia E Tātou Te Pae Tawhiti is a national mental health and wellbeing campaign brough...
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A how-to guide for charity livestreaming.
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The Mental Health Foundation has a wealth of resources to help provide you with support and education, whatever your ...
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Supporting Others
When a person needs help they are often unlikely to ask for it. The Mental Health Foundation has a wealth of resource...
More
Support After a Suicide
Any kind of death is difficult, and a death from suicide can be especially hard to cope with. Here is some informatio...
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Community Support Groups
Find community support in your area. See listings of support groups by region and type of support
More
Accessing Mental Health Services
If you need urgent mental health support, call your local mental health crisis team now. If you’re worried about so...
More
Mental Health Conditions
A handy list of mental health conditions
More
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about mental health or accessing services
More
About
About Us
An overview of the foundation and what we stand for
More
Vacancies
Most positions are based in our Mt Eden, Auckland office. We value the lived experience of people who experience ment...
More
Contact
Contact information for the foundation
More
Events
More
Team Members
More
A website for everyone
In order to make a difference to our online audiences, we have worked hard to create a new website that makes our con...
More
Our Work
Our Work
Find out about the work we do at the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. A link to all of our programmes, awaren...
More
Programmes & Projects
Find out about the programmes and projects run by the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.
More
Resource & Information Service
We provide information for anyone who is going through a difficult time, for people supporting someone they care abou...
More
Stories
It sometimes helps to know you aren't the only one going through what you're experiencing. Other people's stories can...
More
Policy & advocacy
Working to influence public policy to have a positive effect on the mental health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders...
More
Grants
The Mental Health Foundation enables others to contribute to the mental wellbeing of New Zealanders through a range o...
More
Our Campaigns
The Mental Health Foundation runs two national campaigns every year: Mental Health Awareness Week and Pink Shirt Day.
More
Library Info Hub
The Library Info Hub provides Kiwis with access to the latest resources about mental health and wellbeing.
More
Book Reviews
Our book, DVD, and app reviews highlight what's available to read and learn about mental health and wellbeing. All re...
More
Resources
Resources developed and produced by the Mental Health Foundation
More
Wellbeing
What Is Wellbeing
Wellbeing means we have the tools, support and environments we need to be who we are and to build and sustain lives w...
More
Five Ways to Wellbeing
The Five Ways to Wellbeing, Ētahi ara e rima ki te ngākau ora, help people stay mentally well.
More
Wellbeing Campaigns & Resources
There are many ways to get involved with Wellbeing. Here's where to start.
More
Te Whare Tapa Whā
A wellbeing model developed by leading Māori health advocate Sir Mason Durie in 1984, describing health and wellbein...
More
Getting through together
Getting through together – Whāia E Tātou Te Pae Tawhiti is a national mental health and wellbeing campaign brough...
More
Media
Media Enquiries
We work with the media in a number of ways to promote our work and raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing.
More
Publications & Research
Check out our range of current publications and research. Read them here and in some cases, order free from our webst...
More
Media Grants
Are you a journalist who wants to change attitudes towards people living with mental distress?
More
Media guidelines
To give you the confidence and understanding to report on mental illness and mental health issues safely, accurately ...
More
Fundraise
Fundraise for us
View all your fundraising options at a glance on our fundraising homepage.
More
Fundraise online
Start your own online fundraiser.
More
Run for mental health
Set your challenge and get sweating for mental health.
More
Workplace fundraising
Get your company or crew involved.
More
School fundraising
Fundraising activities to encourage inclusiveness and kindness.
More
Charity livestreaming
A how-to guide for charity livestreaming.
More
Sponsor a fundraiser
Find a friend's fundraising page.
More
Fundraising store
Get t-shirts, posters, and stickers to help you fundraise.
More
Fundraising heroes
Read stories from other amazing fundraisers.
More
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Specialised Support
Support for specific issues eg Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar etc
Compassionate Friends
A group for parents whose child/children have died.
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Anxiety Trust NZ Peer Support Groups
Peer support for people experiencing anxiety
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Mothers' Helpers
Supporting mums under stress
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ADHD NZ National Support (adults)
Support for those living with ADHD, their families and friends.
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Kenzie's Gift
Supporting the mental health of children and young people affected by serious illness or bereavement.
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Bipolar Support Group at DRIVE Consumer Direction
A support group in south Auckland for people managing life with bipolar disorder.
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Fixate – OCD support group
A support group for friends and families of people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
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GROW Mental Health Community
GROW offers a supportive environment to help those who struggle to live well in the world.
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Hearing Voices Network Aotearoa NZ
Support groups and online forums for people who hear voices or see visions and other unusual sensory perceptions.
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Nelson Postnatal Support Network
Supporting mums and their families/whanau in the Nelson/Tasman Region.
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PND Canterbury
A safe and supportive environment for mothers and primary care givers suffering from PND.
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Overeaters Anonymous
We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.
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Eating Disorders Association of New Zealand
Family support for those with loved ones with eating disorders.
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Ember – Korowai Takitini
Support and services for people in mental distress, people with addiction issues and people with intellectual disabilities.
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Men's change and support group
A general support group for men going through change, difficult times, including depression.
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Balance Aotearoa
A well-established national bipolar and depression support network, including resources and online forums.
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Together – bereaved parents support group
A peer support group welcoming parents who have lost a child of any age.
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Evolve Peer Support Trust
A strength-based, recovery-focused support group that disempowers depression and anxiety.
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ThroughBlue
Support group for women with experience of depression.
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Helplines
A list of some of the phone-based and online services available in New Zealand that offer support, information and help.
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Recovery and Peer Support
Broader support towards recovery eg, housing, employment, wellbeing, or one to one support from someone with lived experience
MHAPS: Mental Health Advocacy and Peer Support
A peer-led, Christchurch-based charitable trust working in mental health and addictions.
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Workwise
Workwise works with people who are facing personal or health challenges and supports them to return to or stay in employment.
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Step Ahead Trust
Step Ahead Trust provides social, educational, recreational and prevocational rehabilitation through activity-based programmes. Their aim is to enable people to live well in their community.
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PACT
Support services for people recovering from mental illness, including day centres, supported accommodation, respite, peer support and advocacy.
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Te Ara Korowai
A peer support and creativity hub for people who wish to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
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Te Tai Tokerau Tangata Whai Ora Network
Mental health consumer peer support and networking.
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Otago Mental Health Support Trust
Support for adults with experience of mental distress, particularly bipolar disorder.
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Supported Volunteering Programme
Support for people in the recovery phase to explore volunteering as a way to re-create routines, goals and social connection.
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Progress to Health
A community-based organisation providing individualised and group activities that enhance mental and physical wellbeing.
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Progress to Health – Taupo
A community-based organisation providing individualised and group activities that enhance mental and physical wellbeing.
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Progress to Health – Waikato
A community-based organisation providing individualised and group activities that enhance mental and physical wellbeing.
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Centre 401 Trust
Peer and self-help centre for people with experience of mental illness.
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Connect-Up Waihi
Connect-Up is a mental health peer support group in Waihi.
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Oasis Network Inc
Peer support, advocacy and information for people who identify as having experience of mental distress, illness or addiction.
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Junction
Peer support and advocacy for people with mental health and/or addiction issues.
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Turning Point Trust and SAGE Career Support Service
A mental health and addictions recovery service, and career support service.
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Awareness Canterbury
A consumer network for action on mental health and addictions.
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Comcare Trust
Mental health and addiction services for the people of Canterbury.
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Mind and Body – Canterbury
A peer support programme for people in mental distress and those with addiction struggles.
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Whatever It Takes Trust (WIT)
Support for anyone who has mental health and addiction issues.
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Engage Aotearoa
Providing understanding, practical strategies, treatment and community connections for recovery from a mental health issue.
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Workbridge
Helping thousands of Kiwis with disabilities or health conditions connect with great employers, every year, for free.
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CARE Marlborough
Informal meetings for people who have had, or are having, involvement with a mental health service.
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Compass Peer Support and Advocacy Service (Health Action Trust)
Community mental health peer advocacy and support service.
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Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service
Care Marlborough provides peer-led advocacy and support to tangata whaiora/mental health services users within the Marlborough area..
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Arataki Ministries
Community-based support for people with mental illness in Northland.
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Arahura Charitable Trust
A trust providing housing and support for people experiencing mental health challenges.
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Mind and Body
A peer support programme for people in mental distress and those with addiction struggles.
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Te Ata
A West Auckland peer support service for people who experience mental health issues and are aged 18+ years.
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Walsh Trust
Support services that promote recovery for people whose lives have been affected by an experience of mental illness.
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Friday peer recovery and support group
For men and women with mental health issues and their whānau.
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Hearts & Minds
Support and development programmes for those who experience depression and anxiety.
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Kāhui Tū Kaha
Kāhui Tū Kaha provides support to people with mental illness in the Auckland, Counties Manukau or Waitemata District Health Board areas.
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North Shore Women's Centre
The centre provides counselling, social work, information and referral and holiday programmes for young women.
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Well Women Franklin
A range of services for those experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing, antenatal and/or postnatal distress.
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Women's Centre Rodney
Women’s Centre Rodney aims to help you to feel empowered, supported and resourced to face life’s challenges.
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Postnatal Support Nelson
A service that provides information and offers support through trained and experienced volunteer support workers.
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Family/Whānau Support
Help for families and whānau supporting a loved one with a mental health issue
Yellow Brick Road
Supporting families towards mental wellbeing
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PROP – People Relying On People
Support for whānau caring for someone experiencing mental illness and/or addiction
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Parent to Parent
Raising a child with a disability can be challenging. Our services are free and confidential.
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Suicide Bereavement Groups
Support for friends and whānau after a suicide loss
Riverlight suicide support group
Support after the loss of a loved one to suicide.
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Solace Support Auckland
A peer support group for people bereaved by suicide.
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Christchurch Waves Group
A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
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West Coast Waves Group
A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
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West Coast Suicide Loss Group
Monthly support and shared activities for all people affected by bereavement due to suicide.
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STAROS – Hawke's Bay Affected by Suicide Support Group
Facilitated support group for those affected by suicide loss.
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Gisborne Waves Group
A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
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Bereaved by suicide support group – Invercargill
Meet with others living with suicide grief.
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Invercargill Waves Group
A programdesigned to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
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No Words Needed
A support group for suicide loss in Taupo.
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Wairarapa Waves Group
A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
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Hutt Valley Waves Group
A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
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Wellington Suicide-Loss Support Group
A peer support group for adults bereaved by suicide.
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Timaru Waves Group
A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
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One Voice
Grief group for men and young men.
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Helping Parents Heal - Australia/New Zealand Moving Forward After Suicide
Online support group for families who have lost a child to suicide
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Northland Waves Group
8 week suicide bereavement support program
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Auckland South Waves Group
8 week suicide bereavement support program.
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Grief Support Services, Tauranga
Support for people who have lost loved ones to suicide.
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Auckland North Shore Waves Group
8 week suicide bereavement support program.
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Papamoa after suicide support group
Support for those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
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Auckland Waves Group
8 week suicide bereavement support program.
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Tauranga after suicide support group
Support for those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
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Empathy - a Support Group for all who have been bereaved by suicide
Support group for all who have been bereaved by suicide.
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Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust – bereavement support group
Bereavement support groups led by trained facilitators with lived experience.
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Hamilton Waves Group
A program designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
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Whanganui support group for those bereaved by suicide
Support group for people bereaved by suicide.
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Wellington Waves Group
A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
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HUGS (Helping Understand Grief of Suicide) – Kerikeri & Whangarei
HUGS is a support group open to anyone who has lost their loved one to suicide.
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Bereaved by Suicide Support Groups
Peer support groups for people bereaved by suicide.
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South Waikato (Tokoroa) Waves Group
A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
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Empathy support group, Hibiscus Coast/Orewa
For people who have lost loved ones to suicide in the Rodney or North Shore area.
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