Help & resources
If you are worried about how you or someone you know is feeling, here are some useful places to find help.
Is it urgent?
If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger (i.e. thinking of hurting or killing themselves or is feeling suicidal, or in danger from others), call 111. If you need to talk to someone right away, or feel you can't cope, there are people who can help you immediately.
1737
Whatever it is, we’re here. You’ll get to talk to a trained counsellor or talk to a peer support worker, completely free.
Free text or call 1737
Youthline
Youthline offers a free 24/7 Helpline service, free face-to-face counselling services and youth mentoring.
Free call 0800 37 66 33
What's Up
What's UP is a free Teens Helpline in New Zealand. It's a safe place for you to talk about anything.
Free call 0800 37 66 33
Lifeline
The Lifeline helpline provides 24/7, confidential support from qualified counsellors and trained volunteers.
Free call 0800 37 66 33
OutLine
Confidential, free, all-ages support line, rainbow specialist counselling and trans peer support.
Free call 0800 37 66 33
Alcohol Drug Helpline
If you need help with alcohol or drugs, the Alcohol Drug Helpline is a good place to start.
Free call 0800 37 66 33
Practical resources:
SPARX
SPARX is a fun computer program that helps young people with mild to moderate depression, anxiety or stress.
The Lowdown
The Lowdown is a website to help young New Zealanders recognise and understand depression and anxiety.
Small Steps
Small steps is a website where people of Aotearoa can take small steps on their journey to improve wellbeing.
Worried about a young person right now?
You might be worried that your young person is so down or stressed out that they are experiencing major difficulties or are at risk of or engaging in self-harm. You can talk to your GP, or ring the local child and adolescent mental health service to find out about getting them more help. And remember, young people generally want and need support from their family/whānau.
