FIND HELP
National helplines
Below is a list of some of the services available in New Zealand that offer support, information and help.
All services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week unless otherwise specified.
Need to talk?
Free call or text 1737
any time for support from a trained counsellor
Lifeline
– 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)
Suicide Crisis Helpline
– 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
Healthline
– 0800 611 116
Samaritans
– 0800 726 666
Alcohol and Drug Helpline
– 0800 787 797 or online chat
Are You OK
– 0800 456 450 family violence helpline
Anxiety phone line
– 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)
Shine
– 0508 744 633 confidential domestic abuse helpline
Women's Refuge Crisisline
– 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE) (for women living with violence, or in fear, in their relationship or family)
