Disclaimer

The content on this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional mental health support. Always seek the advice of a mental health professional, or other qualified health provider wherever possible.

If you are in crisis or you feel you may have a mental health emergency, please call your doctor or Life line immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, it is imperative you get the proper assistance to help support you.

See below for the contact details of Life Line. If you are outside of New Zealand please search your local area for similar support networks.

Emergency Crisis Support Line

Where to get help:

Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)

Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)

Youth services: (06) 3555 906

Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234

What’s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)

Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)

Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737

If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.