We know people are going through all sorts of tough stuff right now. If you think someone you know needs further tautoko/support, or if you need support yourself, it’s okay, there is help available – no one should go through a tough time alone.

The best first point of contact is to make an appointment with your GP or tākuta or offer to go to a GP/tākuta with your friend or whānau member. They can help assess what further support might be needed. If you don’t have a GP and need help finding one, call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

You can also call the Family Services 211 Helpline for help finding, and to be directly connected to, community-based health and social support services in your area. Call 0800 211 211.

For primary mental health and addiction support that’s free and easy to access, visit the Access and Choice website.

Below is a list of some of the services available in New Zealand that offer support, information and help. All services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week unless otherwise specified.

In crisis
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 111.

National helplines

Need to talk?
Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor

Lifeline
0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)

Suicide Crisis Helpline
0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)

Youthline
0800 376 633, free text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat

Asian Helpline
0800 862 342
Free and confidential services from Monday to Friday between 9am-8pm in eight different languages