Resources
Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
(if you are in distress, or worried about someone else)
Auckland DHB Mental Health
Community Acute Team - 0800 800 717
Depression Helpline (24/7) - 0800 111 717 TEXT 4202
NEED TO TALK? Free call or text 1737 (24/7)
The Lowdown - Free Text 5626
Lifeline (24/7) - 0800 543 354
Anxiety Helpline - 0800 ANXIETY (0800 2694 389)
Safe to talk (sexual harm helpline) 0800 044 334
Websites
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
Suicide Prevention New Zealand (SPINZ)
Safe to talk (sexual harm helpline)
Skylight for people dealing with trauma, loss and grief (Plus many other resilience resources)
The Family Services Directory (this is a database you can search for information and support organisations for families in NZ)
The Health and Disability Commissioner New Zealand
(Your rights as a client)
Addictions
Community Alcohol and
Drug Services (CADS) 09-845 1818
Gambling Helpline 0800 654555
AA 0800 2296757
Alcohol and Drug Helpline 0800 787 797
or click here for MethHelp's website.
Narcotics Anonymous 09-303 14 49
Child, Youth and Family Resources
- Child Youth and Family 0508 FAMILY
- Relationship Services 0800 RELATE
- Family Action 0800 211 211
- Youthline 800 37 6633
- Samaritans 0800 726 666
- Outline 0800 688 54 63
Additional Resources:
Domestic Violence
Shine 0508 744 633
SHAKTI 0800 SHAKTI
Woman’s Refuge 0800 REFUGE
Stopping Violence Services 0800 SVSS
Are you OK? 0800 456 450 (a family violence helpline)
Victims Info 0800 650 654
Police 111 (Ask for the domestic violence unit)
Services for Men
Man Alive 0800 TANE ORA
Essentially Men (Ponsonby) 09-376 23 86
Eating disorders
Thrive 09-265 02 55
Regional Eating Disorders Services
09 -623 46 650 (Auckland)