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What mental health services are available in New Zealand?

If you or someone you know are struggling with poor mental health or suicidal thoughts, there is always help available.

If you or someone you know is feeling depressed or having thoughts of ending their life, this can feel frightening, confusing and isolating. It’s really important that you speak to someone about what’s going on and how you feel.

If you have questions around mental health support, some of the resources below may help. You can also make an appointment with your GP and/or reach out to one of the mental health support providers. 

Urgent Support

If you need to speak to someone urgently:  

  • Call or text 1737, 24/7.
  • Call Lifeline's  Suicide Crisis Helpline on 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
  • Call Youthline on 0800 376 633 or text 234 for support for young people, their whānau and friends. Young people can also access web chat counselling here.
  • Call Samaritans on 0800 726 666 

In addition to contacting a crisis line, it’s also important to reach out to a friend or family member, if possible, to let them know you are feeling suicidal or need help. 

If you’re in an emergency situation or need immediate assistance call emergency services on 111,  go to your local emergency department, or contact your local mental health Crisis team

Other Services

1737

1737 provides free, confidential, 24/7 support to any person in New Zealand. Trained counsellors provide emotional support, advice and information, as well as resources to support well-being. 

Call or text 1737

 Lifeline


Lifeline have free helpline and text services to provide confidential support from trained staff and volunteers. 

For the Suicide Crisis Helpline, call 0800 376 633
For the Lifeline Helpline, call 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or text 4357 (HELP)


Youthline


Youthline is a “with youth, for youth” organisation that supports young people aged 12-24 years, through a free Helpline service (text, phone, webchat & email), free face-to-face counselling services, youth mentoring, programmes in schools and communities to help people grow and develop.

Call 0800 376 633 or text 234 

Samaritans Aotearoa New Zealand


Samaritans is a free helpline that provides confidential, non-judgmental & non‑religious support for people experiencing loneliness, depression, despair, distress or suicidal feelings. The helpline is operated by volunteers from the community for the community.

Call  0800 72 66 66