National support services
Here’s a list of some of the services that are available in New Zealand offering 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 Ministry of Health professional
Lifeline
0800 543 354
www.lifeline.org.nz(external link)
Healthline
0800 611 116
www.health.govt.nz(external link)
Alcohol Drug Helpline
0800 787 797
www.alcoholdrughelp.org.nz(external link)
Suicide Crisis Helpline
0508 828 865
Depression Helpline
0800 111 757
www.depression.org.nz(external link)
Supporting Families in Mental Illness
0800 732 825
(for families and whānau supporting a loved one who has a mental illness)
Women’s Refuge Crisis Line
0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE)
www.womansrefuge.org.nz(external link)
Need help? If you or someone you know is in a dangerous situation click the Shielded icon at the bottom of this website to contact Women's Refuge in a safe and anonymous way without it being traced in your browser history.
Shine
0508 744 633
www.2shine.org.nz(external link)
(confidential domestic abuse helpline)
Samaritans
0800 726 666
www.samaritans.org.nz(external link)
Canterbury resilience hub
Helping people find the right resources to support their needs moving forward after traumatic events
www.resilient.org.nz(external link)
Gambling Helpline
0800 654 655
www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz(external link)
Youthline
0800 376 633
www.youthline.co.nz(external link)
Rural Support Trust
0800 787 254
www.rural-support.org.nz(external link)
(Supporting rural people through tough times)
Contact your doctor or General Practitioner (GP)
If you are not currently registered with a doctor or general practitioner (GP), see the list of doctors in your area and find out about enrolling(external link).
For other specialist helplines
Page updated: 5 July 2023