Where to get help for mental health Ngā puna tautoko mō te hauora hinengaro
Your mental health matters. There are a range of resources and services available to help.
On this page
Helplines
There are several helplines you can call if you need to talk to someone.
0800 What's up?
0800 What's up? is a free counselling helpline, chat and email service for tamariki and rangatahi. No issue is too small or too big.
- Call: 0800 942 8787
- Chat on whatsup.co.nzexternal link
1737
1737 is staffed by a team of paid counsellors who can talk to you if you have mental health or addiction problems.
Call or text 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you feel:
- anxious
- down
- a bit overwhelmed.
Or call if you just need someone to talk to.
- Call: 0800 1737 1737
- Text: 1737
Depression helpline
The Depression helpline is a free service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It has trained counsellors who can talk you through your problems and suggest help in your area.
- Call: 0800 111 757
- Text: 4202
- Depression helplineexternal link
Suicide crisis helpline
The suicide crisis helpline is a free service available 7 days a week. It is operated by trained and experienced social service practitioners who have undergone suicide prevention training.
If you think you, or someone you know, may be thinking about suicide, call the suicide crisis helpline for support.
- Call: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
- Suicide crisis helpline — Lifelineexternal link
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call emergency services immediately on 111.
Youthline
Any young person in New Zealand, or anyone supporting a young person, can call or text Youthline for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can chat online with a counsellor from 10am to 10pm through the Youthline website. You can also email at any time.
- Call: 0800 376 633
- Text: 234
- Email: talk@youthline.co.nz
- Youthlineexternal link
Alcohol Drug Helpline
Advice, information and support about drinking or other drug use.
- Call: 0800 787 797
- Text: 8681
- Alcohol Drug Helplineexternal link
Digital tools and resources
Headstrong
Headstrong is a uniquely New Zealand chatbot app designed for young people — it feels like talking with a trusted friend. Download it from the app store on your mobile device.
Groov
Groov is an app that you can use to monitor, manage and improve your mental wellbeing by setting daily goals and tracking your progress.
Change is Possible
If you are concerned your behaviour is hurting or scaring loved ones, you can find information and support to make positive changes for you and your whānau and family.