Need immediate help

 

If you or someone else is at immediate risk of hurting themselves, you can also call emergency services by dialling 111 and asking to speak to the police.

 

If you need help now, these services are available 24/7:

  • Need To Talk: 1737 (call or text)

  • Suicide Crisis: 0508 TAUTOKO (828 865)

  • Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text 4357

  • Barnados 0800 Whatsup: 0800 942 8787

  • Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 or text 4202

  • NZ Samaritans: 0800 726 666

  • Safe To Talk Sexual Harm Helpline: 0800 044 334 or text 4334

  • Alcohol Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797

  • Gambling Helpline: 0800 654 655 or text 8006

  • Outline (trained LGBTIQ+ volunteers): 0800 688 5463 (6pm to 9pm)

  • Shine (for domestic violence help): 0508 744 633 (9am and 11pm)