--- title: What mental health services are available in New Zealand? description: List of mental health support providers and their contact numbers in New Zealand. --- [Skip to content](https://help.thepushupchallenge.com.au/knowledge/what-mental-health-services-are-available-in-nz#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![TPUC\_LOGO\_FULL COLOUR](https://help.thepushupchallenge.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/TPUC_LOGO_FULL%20COLOUR.png?width=200&height=119&name=TPUC_LOGO_FULL%20COLOUR.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Return to the main website](https://linktr.ee/pushforbetter) [Return to the main website](https://linktr.ee/pushforbetter) Welcome to our FAQ's! Use the search bar or have a look through the categories below. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [FAQS](https://help.thepushupchallenge.com.au/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Mental Health](https://help.thepushupchallenge.com.au/knowledge/mental-health?hsLang=en) 3. [New Zealand](https://help.thepushupchallenge.com.au/knowledge/mental-health?hsLang=en#new-zealand) # 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 GPand/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](https://www.1737.org.nz/), 24/7. - Call [Lifeline's](https://www.lifeline.org.nz/) Suicide Crisis Helpline on 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) - Call [Youthline](https://youthline.co.nz/) 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](https://youthline.co.nz/web-chat-counselling/). - Call [Samaritans](https://www.samaritans.org.nz/) 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](https://info.health.nz/health-topics/mental-health/crisis-assessment-teams).  #### Other Services | [![1737](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67fd74a37cf6aa824c63564f/6806e3eb8429fc65d5922b11_1737_bubble.png)](https://www.1737.org.nz/) | [1737](https://www.1737.org.nz/)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](https://www.lifeline.org.nz/assets/Uploads/Logo/Lifeline-LOGO.svg)](https://www.lifeline.org.nz/) | [Lifeline](https://www.lifeline.org.nz/) 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](https://help.thepushupchallenge.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-09-2025-02-55-27-0812-AM.png?width=283&height=106&name=image-png-Dec-09-2025-02-55-27-0812-AM.png)](https://youthline.co.nz/) | [Youthline](https://youthline.co.nz/)is a “with youth, for youth” organisation that supports young people aged 12-24 years, through a free Helpline service (text, phone, [webchat](https://youthline.co.nz/web-chat-counselling/)& 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](https://www.samaritans.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Artboard-2.png)](https://www.samaritans.org.nz/) | [Samaritans](https://www.samaritans.org.nz/)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. 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