Below are a list of helpful supports based in New Zealand. In an Emergency, call 111.
- National Depression Initiative
- Youthline
- Lifeline
- Suicide Crisis Helpline
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Gamblers Anonymous
- Gambling Helpline
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Outline
- EDANZ
- Are You Okay
National Depression Initiative
Website: depression.org.nz
Hotline: 0800 111 757
SMS: 4202
Youthline
Support for young people.
Website: https://www.youthline.co.nz/
Hotline: 0800 376633
SMS: 234
Email: talk@youthline.co.nz
Webchat available on website
Lifeline
Support from counsellors and trained volunteers.
Website: https://www.lifeline.org.nz/
Helpline: 0800 543 354
SMS: 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline
Helpline for anyone thinking about suicide or concerned about or supporting someone else or those recently bereaved by suicide.
Helpline: 0508 828 865
Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship of people helping each other to recover from alcoholism. Provide local support, please see website to find the closest support for you.
Website: https://aa.org.nz/
Helpline: 0800 229 6757
Email: help@aa.org.nz
Gamblers Anonymous
Fellowship of people helping each other to recover from gambling addiction. Provide local support, please see website to find the closest support for you.
Website: http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/addresses?page=1
Gambling Helpline
Freephone support service for people affected by gambling in New Zealand. Web chat and forum available on website.
Helpline: 0800 654 655
Text: 8006
Website: www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz
Narcotics Anonymous
Fellowship of people helping each other to recover from drug addiction. Provide local support, please see website to find the closest support for you.
Website: http://www.nzna.org/
Information line: 0800 628 632
Outline
Support line for LGBTIQ+ people.
Website: http://www.outline.org.nz/
Helpline: 0800 688 5463 (weekdays 6pm-9pm, weekends 6pm-9pm)
See website for face to face and skype counselling service.
EDANZ
Eating Disorder support, education and awareness.
Website: www.ed.org.nz
Helpline: 09 522 2679 or 0800 233 269
Email: info@ed.org.nz
Are You Okay
For those experiencing family violence.
Website: http://www.areyouok.org.nz/
Information Line: 0800 456 450