Resources if you
need help now
Please note that I am not a crisis counsellor and cannot provide immediate assistance if you or your child is in crisis. For urgent support, please contact one of the agencies below, who are equipped to help right away. Here are some options.
For emergencies, dial 111. If you need help finding a local mental health team, call Healthline at 0800 611 116.
Regional Crisis Lines (Auckland/Upper North Island):
- Auckland DHB/Central: 0800 800 717
- Waitemata DHB: 09 822 8501
- Counties Manukau/South: 09 261 3700 (After hours: 0800 775 222)
- Northland: 0800 223 371
- Whatsup for kids and teens 11 am-11 pm
Chat online https://whatsup.co.nz/
Free call 08009428787 - Youthline for teens and young adults 24/7
Free text 234
Free call 0800376633
Webchat https://youthline.co.nz/web-chat-counselling/ - Need to Talk 24/7
Free call or text 1737 - Suicide Crisis Helpline
0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) - Lifeline 24/7
Text 4357
Free call 0800543354 - Anxiety Helpline 24/7
Free call 08002694389
https://anxiety.org.nz/helpline-original - Sexual abuse – Help 24/7
Text 8236
Free call 08006231700 - Domestic violence – Shine 24/7
Free call 0508744633
Webchat https://helpline.homecaremedical.co.nz/Shine/
For emergencies, dial 111
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