New Zealand Helplines
New Zealand Helplines Directory
Abuse and domestic violence
Lifeline 24/7 Helpline: 0800 543 354
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
Samaritans: 0800 726 666
Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234
Are You OK family violence helpline: 0800 456 450
Shine domestic abuse helpline: 0508 744 633
Women's Refuge Crisisline: 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE)
Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)
Addiction
Quit Line for smoking cessation help: 0800 778 778
Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797
Gambling Helpline: 0800 654 655 or text 8006
ADHD
ADHD Association (NZ): (09) 625 1754
Alzheimer’s and dementia
Alzheimers NZ: 0800 004 001
Autism
Autism NZ: 0800 AUTISM (0800 288 476)
Bullying
Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234
Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)
What's Up counselling for children and teenagers: 0800 942 8787
Caregiving
Carers NZ Helpline: 0800 777 797
Seniorline information on services for older people: 0800 725 463
Alzheimers NZ: 0800 004 001
Eating disorders
EDANZ for people with eating disorders and their families: 0800 2 EDANZ (0800 233 269) or in Auckland 09 522 2679
Grief and loss
Skylight for support through trauma, loss and grief: 0800 299 100
LGBTQ+
OUTLine NZ: 0800 688 5463 (OUTLINE)
Mental health
Healthline for general health advice and information: 0800 611 116
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757
Anxiety NZ: 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)
Need to Talk? 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor or peer support worker: Call or text 1737
Parenting
Parent Helpline: 0800 568 856
Family Services Directory for health and social support services in your area: 0800 211 211
Self-harm
Healthline: 0800 611 116
Teens
Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234
Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)
What's Up counselling for children and teenagers: 0800 942 8787
Veterans
Veterans’ Affairs (VA): 0800 483 8372 (0800 4 Veteran)
Emergency: 111
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