find anonymous support
Sometimes it’s easier to offload to someone who doesn't know you or your area. Free, off-the-radar support gives you or a mate a safe spot to talk things through without any local gossip.
who can i talk to?
- Text or call 1737, Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor, 24 hours.
- Anxiety New Zealand 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)
- Depression.org.nz 0800 111 757 or text 4202
- I Am Hope offers a range of services, with a particular focus on young people.
- Lifeline 0800 543 354
- Mental Health Foundation 09 623 4812, click here to access its free resource and information service.
- Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254
- Samaritans 0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
- thelowdown.co.nz Web chat, email chat or free text 5626
- What's Up 0800 942 8787 (for 5 to 18-year-olds). Phone counselling available Monday-Friday, noon-11pm and weekends, 3pm-11pm. Online chat is available 3pm-10pm daily.
- Yellow Brick Road 0800 732 825
- Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz
Or find online chat and other support options here.
If it is an emergency, click here to find the number for your local crisis assessment team.
In a life-threatening situation, call 111.
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