Ngā puna tautoko mō te hauora hinengaro Where to get help for mental health
Your mental health matters. There are a range of resources and services available to help, including phone numbers, online services and information, and face to face support.
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Digital tools and resources
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.
Small Steps
Small Steps are digital tools to help you maintain wellness, find relief, or get help for yourself, friends or whānau.
Headstrong
Headstrong (including Aroha Chatbot) 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.
Wellbeing Support
Wellbeing Support is an online directory to find free mental health and addiction support near you through the Access and Choice programme.
Helplines
There are several helplines you can call if you need to talk to someone.
1737, need to talk?
If you feel anxious, down, a bit overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to, call or txt 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1737 is staffed by a team of paid counsellors who can talk to you if you have mental health or addiction problems.
- Call: 0800 1737 1737
- Text: 1737
- 1737 — Need to Talk? (external link)
Depression helpline
The Depression Helpline is a free helpline that you can call or txt 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.
- Depression helpline (external link)
- Call: 0800 111 757
- Text: 4202
Youthline
Any young person in New Zealand, or anyone supporting a young person, can call or txt 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.
- Youthline (external link)
- Call: 0800 376 633
- Text: 234
- Email: talk@youthline.co.nz
The Lowdown
The Lowdown team are an experienced group of counsellors. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can contact them any time by txt or by email from their website.
General alcohol drug helpline
- Alcohol drug helpline (external link)
- Call: 0800 787 797
- Text: 868
Mental health services
Most people will be referred to mental health services through their GP or family doctor. Mental health services in the community are funded through Health New Zealand.