Description We all face challenges to our mental health at various times in our lives. The way weโre feeling can change how we think and how we deal with tough times.
Thereโs 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, whฤnau, or friends if they need advice and support.
If youโre told that there is a waiting time for a service, please still reach out and make contact. Other supports can be put in place โ ask what you can try in the meantime.
Helplines for children and young people
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to talk to a trained counsellor.
To talk to a trained counsellor 24/7 call the Depression helpline โ 0800 111 757.
To get help from a registered nurse 24/7 call Healthline โ 0800 611 116.
Youthline โ 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.
What's Up โ 0800 942 8787, (for 5โ18-year-olds). Phone counselling is available Monday to Friday, 1 pmโ10 pm and on weekends, 3 pmโ10 pm. Online chat is available from 7 pmโ10 pm daily.
