If you need to talk to someone, these free New Zealand services are here to help. Many are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Free, confidential support for young people and their families, by phone, text, webchat and email.
Free call 0800 376 633 or free text 234
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Free, confidential support from a trained counsellor or peer support worker, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Free call or text 1737, any time
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Free, confidential support for anyone who is struggling, 24 hours a day. Lifeline also runs the Suicide Crisis Helpline on 0508 828 865.
Free call 0800 543 354 or free text 4357 (HELP)
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Support, information and advocacy for queer, gender diverse, takatāpui and intersex young people and their whānau.
Phone (09) 376 4155 or email auckland@ry.org.nz
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Specialist support for people experiencing anxiety, with a free national helpline available 24/7.
Free call 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY), any time
Visit websiteTotally Psyched is not a crisis or urgent care service, and we can't support high or acute levels of risk. If you or someone you love is in danger right now, call 111 or contact your local mental health crisis team straight away.
