NEED TO TALK?
*National helplines
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland
Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
*General helplines for children and young people
Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email [email protected] or online chat
thelowdown.co.nz – or email [email protected] or free text 5626
What’s Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds). Phone counselling is available Monday to Friday, 1pm–10pm and weekends, 3pm–10pm. Online chat is available 7pm–10pm daily.
Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 (0800 kidsline) for young people up to 18 years of age. Open 24/7
*Other specialist helplines
Anxiety phone line – 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)
Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions)
www.depression.org.nz – includes The Journal online help service
Alcohol and Drug Helpline – 0800 787 797 or online chat
Quit Line – 0800 778 778 smoking cessation help
Gambling Helpline – 0800 654 655
Are You OK – 0800 456 450 family violence helpline
Shine – 0508 744 633 confidential domestic abuse helpline
Online Resources
Mental-Wellbeing App (Mentemia)
Talking Minds – (Understanding psychosis)
Mental Well-Being – (Depression.org)
Mental Health Fact Sheets
- Anxiety & Stress
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Well-Being
- Seeking Help
* Printable Templates:
Self-Care Planning
Weekly Personal Mental Health Check-In Template
* Handy hints:
Tips to Manage Anxiety During Uncertain Times
Tips to Sleeping Well
Managing Health Anxiety
Quick Relaxation Techniques
* Research:
Suicide Prevention Research
Workplace Mental Health Research