Description We all face challenges to our mental health at various times in our lives. The way weāre feeling can change how we think and how we deal with tough times.
Thereās a range of resources and services available to help including phone and online services and information, as well as face-to-face support.
Most services are free and provide information and confidential advice from trained professionals. There's also information for family, whÄnau, or friends if they need advice and support.
If youāre told that there is a waiting time for a service, please still reach out and make contact. Other supports can be put in place ā ask what you can tryĀ in the meantime.
Helplines for children and young people
Need to talk?Ā Free call or textĀ 1737Ā any time to talk to a trained counsellor.
To talk to a trained counsellorĀ 24/7 call theĀ Depression helplineĀ āĀ 0800 111 757.
To get help from a registered nurseĀ 24/7 call Healthline āĀ 0800 611 116.
YouthlineĀ āĀ 0800 376 633, free text 234 or emailĀ talk@youthline.co.nzĀ orĀ online chat.
What's UpĀ Ā āĀ 0800 942 8787, (for 5ā18-year-olds). Phone counselling is available Monday to Friday, 1 pmā10 pm and on weekends, 3 pmā10 pm. Online chat is available from 7 pmā10 pm daily.
