Who to call when you are desperate?
NATIONAL HELPLINES
Helpline: Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor
Lifeline 0800 543 354 or free text 4357 (HELP)
Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
Samaritans 0800 726 666
Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865
Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 or free text 4202
What’s Up 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds) Phone counselling is available every day of the week, 365 days of the year, 11am–11pm. Online chat is available from 11am–10:30pm7 days a week, including public holidays.
- If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111
- Source: www.mentalhealth.org.nz – This site has a wide list of resources