Community Support Groups

Find free mental health support in your area. See listings of support groups by region and type of support.

The Mental Health Foundation does not run mental health services or support groups. This database lists some of the free support groups available without a referral but it is not a comprehensive listing. For more information on services in your area, please speak to your GP. If you need urgent support please see our In Crisis page. 

Specialised Support

Support for specific issues eg Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar etc

Te Waharoa

Te Waharoa support those in distress to access the right support. Read More

Hope and Healing

Online support group for Eating Disorders Read More

ThroughBlue

Support group for women with experience of depression. Read More

Together – bereaved parents support group

A peer support group welcoming parents who have lost a child of any age. Read More

Men's change and support group

A general support group for men going through change, difficult times, including depression. Read More

ADHD NZ National Support (adults)

Support for those living with ADHD, their families and friends. Read More

Eating Disorders Association of New Zealand

Family support for those with loved ones with eating disorders. Read More

Perinatal Support Nelson

Supporting mums and their families/whanau in the Nelson/Tasman Region. Read More

Perinatal Wellbeing Canterbury

A safe and supportive environment for mothers and primary care givers suffering from PND. Read More

Compassionate Friends

A group for parents whose child/children have died. Read More

Anxiety Trust NZ Peer Support Groups

Peer support for people experiencing anxiety Read More

Kenzie's Gift

Supporting the mental health of children and young people affected by serious illness or bereavement. Read More

Bipolar Support Group at DRIVE Consumer Direction

A support group in south Auckland for people managing life with bipolar disorder. Read More

Fixate – OCD support group

A support group for friends and families of people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Read More

Hearing Voices Network Aotearoa NZ

Support groups and online forums for people who hear voices or see visions and other unusual sensory perceptions. Read More

Overeaters Anonymous

We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Read More

Ember – Korowai Takitini

Support and services for people in mental distress, people with addiction issues and people with intellectual disabilities. Read More

Balance Aotearoa

A well-established national bipolar and depression support network, including resources and online forums. Read More

Recovery and Peer Support

Broader support towards recovery eg, housing, employment, wellbeing, or one to one support from someone with lived experience

Navigate - A community support collective

Helping you access services in the Bay of Plenty Read More

Men and Trauma support groups

Men and Trauma run a number of free support groups in Wellington Read More

Hearts and Minds

Hearts & Minds provides information and resources to support your wellbeing. Read More

Te Tai Tokerau Tangata Whai Ora Network

Mental health consumer peer support and networking. Read More

Titoki Foundation

NZ information and support about eating disorders and recovery Read More

Progress to Health

A community-based organisation providing individualised and group activities that enhance mental and physical wellbeing. Read More

Progress to Health

A community-based organisation providing individualised and group activities that enhance wellbeing. Read More

Supported Volunteering Programme

Support for people to explore volunteering as a way towards recovery. Read More

Step Ahead Trust

Activity-based programs to to enable people to live well in their community. Read More

Amigos

Provide groups and activities for people who have experienced mental distress Read More

Awareness Canterbury

A consumer network for action on mental health and addictions. Read More

Te Ara Korowai

A peer support and creativity hub for people to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Read More

Well Women Franklin

We support women and their families in Franklin and Papakura who are experiencing Antenatal or Postnatal Distress and Anxiety Read More

Arataki Ministries

Community-based support for people with mental illness in Northland. Read More

North Shore Women's Centre

Providing essential support services for women Read More

Junction

Peer support and advocacy for people with mental health and/or addiction issues. Read More

Turning Point Trust

A mental health and addictions recovery support service. Read More

Mind and Body

Mental health peer support, education, and independent advocacy Read More

The WALSH Trust

Support services that promote recovery for people whose lives have been affected by an experience of mental illness. Read More

CARE Marlborough

Peer led community mental health organisation Read More

PACT

Support services for people recovering from mental illness. Read More

MIX - Connecting, Creating, Living

Art and wellbeing programs for people experiencing mental health challenges. Read More

Evolve Peer Support Trust

A mindfulness-based service for Depression and Anxiety Read More

Mother's Helpers

Supporting mums under stress Read More

GROW Mental Health Community

GROW offers a supportive environment to help those who struggle to live well in the world. Read More

MHAPS: Mental Health Advocacy and Peer Support

A peer-led, Christchurch-based charitable trust working in mental health and addictions. Read More

Workwise

Workwise works with people who are facing personal or health challenges and supports them to return to or stay in employment. Read More

Otago Mental Health Support Trust

Support for adults with experience of mental distress, particularly bipolar disorder. Read More

Centre 401 Trust

Peer and self-help centre for people with experience of mental illness. Read More

Connect-Up Waihi

Connect-Up is a mental health peer support group in Waihi. Read More

Oasis Network Inc

Peer support, advocacy and information for people who identify as having experience of mental distress, illness or addiction. Read More

Comcare Trust

Mental health and addiction services for the people of Canterbury. Read More

Mind and Body – Canterbury

A peer support programme for people in mental distress and those with addiction struggles. Read More

Whatever It Takes Trust (WIT)

Support for anyone who has mental health and addiction issues. Read More

Workbridge

Helping thousands of Kiwis with disabilities or health conditions connect with great employers, every year, for free. Read More

Compass Peer Support and Advocacy Service (Health Action Trust)

Community mental health peer advocacy and support service. Read More

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service

Care Marlborough provides peer-led advocacy and support to tangata whaiora/mental health services users within the Marlborough area.. Read More

Arahura Charitable Trust

A trust providing housing and support for people experiencing mental health challenges. Read More

Te Ata

A West Auckland peer support service for people who experience mental health issues and are aged 18+ years. Read More

Friday peer recovery and support group

For men and women with mental health issues and their whānau. Read More

Kāhui Tū Kaha

Kāhui Tū Kaha provides support to people with mental illness in the Auckland, Counties Manukau or Waitemata District Health Board areas. Read More

Women's Centre Rodney

Women’s Centre Rodney aims to help you to feel empowered, supported and resourced to face life’s challenges. Read More

Family/Whānau Support

Help for families and whānau supporting a loved one with a mental health issue

FASD-CAN – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Care Action Network

Supporting individuals and families of those with FASD Read More

Family Connections

Free program for families of people experiencing hard to control emotions or BPD. Read More

Parent to Parent

Supporting parents raising children with disabilities Read More

Yellow Brick Road

Supporting families towards mental wellbeing Read More

PROP – People Relying On People

Support for whānau caring for someone experiencing mental illness and/or addiction Read More

Suicide Bereavement Groups

Support for friends and whānau after a suicide loss

Support for survivors of another’s suicide

A suicide bereavement support group in Newtown Wellington. Read More

Nelson Grief Peer Support

Helping you navigate your way through grief after suicide. Read More

Aoake te Rā

Free, brief therapeutic support service for those bereaved by suicide Read More

Howick, Auckland WAVES group

A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide. Read More

Hamilton Suicide Loss Support Group

Support for those who have lost someone close to them to suicide Read More

Riverlight suicide support group

Support after the loss of a loved one to suicide. Read More

Solace Support Auckland

A peer support group for people bereaved by suicide. Read More

Christchurch Waves Group

A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide. Read More

West Coast Waves Group

A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide. Read More

West Coast Suicide Loss Group

Monthly support and shared activities for all people affected by bereavement due to suicide. Read More

STAROS – Hawke's Bay Affected by Suicide Support Group

Facilitated support group for those affected by suicide loss. Read More

Gisborne Waves Group

A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide. Read More

Bereaved by suicide support group – Invercargill

Meet with others living with suicide grief. Read More

Invercargill Waves Group

A programdesigned to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide. Read More

No Words Needed

A support group for suicide loss in Taupo. Read More

South Waikato (Tokoroa) Waves Group

A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide. Read More

Wairarapa Waves Group

A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide. Read More

Wellington Suicide-Loss Support Group

A peer support group for adults bereaved by suicide. Read More

Timaru Waves Group

A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide. Read More

One Voice

Grief group for men and young men. Read More

Helping Parents Heal - Australia/New Zealand Moving Forward After Suicide

Online support group for families who have lost a child to suicide Read More

Northland Waves Group

8 week suicide bereavement support program Read More

Grief Support Services, Tauranga

Support for people who have lost loved ones to suicide. Read More

Auckland North Shore Waves Group

8 week suicide bereavement support program. Read More

Papamoa after suicide support group

Support for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Read More

Auckland Waves Group

8 week suicide bereavement support program. Read More

Tauranga after suicide support group

Support for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Read More

Empathy - a Support Group for all who have been bereaved by suicide

Support group for all who have been bereaved by suicide. Read More

Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust – bereavement support group

Bereavement support groups led by trained facilitators with lived experience. Read More

Hamilton Waves Group

A program designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide. Read More

Whanganui support group for those bereaved by suicide

Support group for people bereaved by suicide. Read More

Wellington Waves Group

A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide. Read More

HUGS (Helping Understand Grief of Suicide) – Kerikeri & Whangarei

HUGS is a support group open to anyone who has lost their loved one to suicide. Read More

Bereaved by Suicide Support Groups

Peer support groups for people bereaved by suicide. Read More

Empathy support group, Hibiscus Coast/Orewa

For people who have lost loved ones to suicide in the Rodney or North Shore area. Read More