Crisis Support

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The following services provide Crisis Support.

Text 1737 is a free, confidential helpline in New Zealand, powered by Whakarongorau Aotearoa / New Zealand Telehealth Services and funded by Health New Zealand.  Available 24/7, it offers support, advice, and information from trained counsellors.

Emergency and General SupportEmergency Services: Call 111 if you or someone else is in immediate danger or a life-threatening situation.

Healthline: Call 0800 611 116 (24/7) for free medical advice from healthcare professionals.

Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or free text 4357 (HELP) for confidential support.Samaritans: Call 0800 726 666 (24/7) if you are lonely or in emotional distress.

Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (24/7) for dedicated suicide prevention support. 

Youth and FamilyYouthline: Call 0800 376 633 or free text 234 (available 24/7) for young people and their whānau.

0800 What’s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11:00 AM to 11:00 PM) for children and teenagers aged 5 to 18.

Depression Helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (24/7) to talk about how you are feeling. 

Specialist SupportAlcohol Drug Helpline: Call 0800 787 797 for friendly, professional advice on alcohol or drug use.

Gambling Helpline: Call 0800 654 655 for support regarding gambling harm.

OUTLine NZ: Call 0800 688 5463 (0800 OUTLINE) (6:00 PM to 9:00 PM) for sexual and gender identity peer support.

Anxiety NZ: Call 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY) (24/7) for support with anxiety.