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A website for everyone
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Find out about the work we do at the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. A link to all of our programmes, awaren...
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Find out about the programmes and projects run by the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.
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What Is Wellbeing
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Five Ways to Wellbeing
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
A wellbeing model developed by leading Māori health advocate Sir Mason Durie in 1984, describing health and wellbein...
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Getting through together
Getting through together – Whāia E Tātou Te Pae Tawhiti is a national mental health and wellbeing campaign brough...
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Support for Myself
The Mental Health Foundation has a wealth of resources to help provide you with support and education, whatever your ...
More
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...
More
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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In crisis? Here is where you can find help for you or someone important to you right now. Emergency contact numbers for free, professional emergency assistance right now, no matter where you live in New Zealand.
1
If this is an emergency
phone 111
If anyone is in immediate physical danger.
2
Or go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED)
3
Phone your local DHB Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT Team)
Select your region for contact numbers or ring Healthline
0800 611 116
.
Northland
Northland
Phone:
0800 223 371
Area Covered:
Topuni to North Cape
Auckland
Waitematã
Phone:
09 487 1414
Area Covered:
Wellsford to North Shore
After Hours
09 486 8900
(ask for North Crisis team)
Auckland City
Phone:
0800 800 717
Area Covered:
Central Auckland
Counties Manukau
Phone:
09 261 3700
Area Covered:
South Auckland to Te Kauwhata
Waikato
Waikato
Phone:
0800 505 050
Area Covered:
Coromandel, Hamilton to National Park
Lakes
Phone:
0800 166 167
Area Covered:
Rotorua, Taupo, Turangi
Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty
Phone:
0800 800 508
Area Covered:
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty
Phone:
0800 774 545
Area Covered:
Whakatane to Te Kaha
Lakes
Phone:
0800 166 167
Area Covered:
Rotorua, Taupo, Turangi
Gisborne
Tairawhiti
Phone:
0800 243 500
Area Covered:
Hicks Bay to Gisborne
Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay
Phone:
0800 112 334
Area Covered:
Wairoa, Napier, Hastings, Waipukurau
Taranaki
Taranaki
Phone:
06 753 6139 ext 7680
Area Covered:
New Plymouth to Waverly
Manawatu-Wanganui
Whanganui
Phone:
0800 653 358
Area Covered:
Ohakune, Whanganui to Bulls
Mid Central
Phone:
0800 653 357
Area Covered:
Central Palmerston North to Waikanae including Tararua and Manawatu district
Wellington
Wairarapa
Phone:
0508 432 432
Area Covered:
Masterton to Martinborough
Hutt Valley
Phone:
0800 745 477
Area Covered:
Lower and Upper Hutt
Capital & Coast
Phone:
0800 745 477
Area Covered:
Kapiti to Wellington
Nelson Marlborough
Top of South Island to Hanmer Springs
Nelson
Phone:
03 546 1421
Nelson after hours 03 546 1800
Marlborough
Phone:
03 520 9907
Marlborough after hours 03 520 9999
West Coast
West Coast
Phone:
0800 757 678
Area Covered:
West Coast, South Island
Canterbury
Christchurch and North Canterbury
Phone:
0800 920 092
Area Covered:
Kaikoura to Ashburton
Ashburton
Phone:
0800 222 955 until 11pm
After 11pm the phone is diverted to 0800 920 092
South Canterbury
Phone:
0800 277 997
Area Covered:
Timaru, Mt Cook, Tekapo, Temuka, Waimate
Otago
Otago
Phone:
0800 46 78 46 (push 1 for Southland Mental Health Services, push 2 for Otago Mental Health Service).
Area Covered:
Dunedin, Milford Sound south to Stewart Island
Southland
Otago Southland
Phone:
0800 46 78 46 (push 1 for Southland Mental Health Services, push 2 for Otago Mental Health Service).
Area Covered:
Dunedin, Milford Sound south to Stewart Island
Nationwide
Other
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If you need to talk to someone else:
Free call or text
1737
for support from a trained counsellor
Lifeline
0800 543 354
Free text 4357 (HELP)
Youthline
0800 376 633
Free text 234
Samaritans
0800 726 666