24/7 Helplines

What for?

Website

Phone

Text

Suicide crisis

helpline

Operated by experienced counsellors

https://www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline

0508 828 865

1737 Need to talk?

Talk to a trained

counsellor

For anyone wanting to talk with a trained counsellor

https://1737.org.nz/

1737

1737

Depression

helpline

Support, tools and information about depression and anxiety

https://www.depression.org.nz/

0800 111 757

4202

Safe to talk

Sexual harm helpline

http://www.safetotalk.nz/

0800 044 334

4334

Healthline

Talk to a registered nurse

https://info.health.nz/services-support/healthline

0800 611 116

Specific Helplines

What for?

Website

Phone

Text

Lifeline

For counselling, support, advice and information

https://www.lifeline.org.nz/

0800 543 354

4357 (HELP)

Male Survivors Aotearoa

Support services for male survivors of sexual abuse

www.malesurvivors.nz

0800 044 334

Gambling helpline

Support for anyone worried about gambling

www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz

0800 654 655

8006

Anxiety phone line

Support to understand anxiety and your experiences

www.anxiety.org.nz

0800 269 4389

Family Services 211 Helpline

For help finding (and direct transfer to) community-based health and social support services in your area.

www.familyservices.govt.nz/

directory

0800 211 211

ACC sensitive claims

Treatment and claims related to sexual abuse or assault

www.findsupport.co.nz

0800 735 566

Outline NZ 

Provides confidential telephone support for sexuality or gender identity issues

www.outline.org.nz 

0800 688 5463