Mental Health Resources in Aotearoa
New Zealand

National Mental Health Helplines & Services
Free 24/7 Helplines
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Call 111 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger
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1737 – Need to Talk? Call or text 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor anytime.
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Lifeline Aotearoa – Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 for confidential support.
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Depression Helpline – Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202.
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Youthline – Call 0800 376 633 or text 234 for youth support.
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What's Up (Barnardos) – For children and teens. Call 0800 942 8787.
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Suicide Crisis Helpline – Call 0508 828 865 for urgent support.
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Alcohol Drug Helpline – Call 0800 787 797 or text 868.
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Samaritans of New Zealand – Call 0800 72 66 66 emotional support service available 24/7
Online Tools & Apps
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Small Steps – Digital tools for stress, anxiety, and low mood.
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Groov – Mental wellbeing app for daily goals and tracking.
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Headstrong – Chatbot and resources for youth mental health.
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Just a Thought – Free CBT-based online therapy courses.
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Aunty Dee – Problem-solving tool for managing stress.
Pasifika Mental Health Services
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Mapu Maia – Culturally responsive counselling and wellbeing services for Pasifika communities. 0800 21 21 22
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Ola Lelei Helpline – Free, confidential helpline staffed by Pacific mental health workers. 0800 652 535 (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm)
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Vaka Tautua Ola Fiafia – Support for mild to moderate mental illness, including group and individual services.
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Le Va – Provides mental health, addiction, suicide prevention, and wellbeing services for Pasifika and Māori communities.
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Etu Pasifika Mou Maru - mental health and wellbeing services provided by a dedicated team of Pacific Mental Health Clinicians.
Māori Mental Health Services
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Te Whatu Ora – Māori Health Services – Local DHBs offer Māori-focused mental health support.
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Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission resources.
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Nōku te Ao – A Māori-led wellbeing initiative offering resources and support grounded in cultural values.
Additional National Resources
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All Right? – A wellbeing campaign supporting people in Canterbury and across New Zealand.
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Anxiety New Zealand Trust – Provides education, support, and clinical services for those affected by anxiety.
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Changing Minds – A user-led organisation providing advocacy and support for people with lived experience.
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Depression.org.nz – Provides information and support for New Zealanders experiencing depression and anxiety.
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Gender Minorities Aotearoa – Provides free counselling for transgender people.
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I AM HOPE – A youth and community-focused mental health charity providing free counselling.
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MATES in Construction NZ – Works to reduce suicide in New Zealand’s construction industry.
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Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand – Advocacy, education, and resources for mental wellbeing.
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Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) – Annual campaign promoting mental wellbeing. Dive in on some helpful mental health knowledge.
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OutLine Aotearoa – Support service for rainbow communities with helpline and peer support.
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PADA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa) - Supports families affected by mental illness related to pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.
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Piki – Free mental health service for young people (18–25) in Greater Wellington.
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RainbowYOUTH – Support and advocacy for queer, gender-diverse, and intersex youth.
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Rural Support Trust – Free, confidential support for rural people and farming families.
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Te Whatu Ora – Health Promotion (Alcohol.org.nz) – Advice for safer alcohol decisions.
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Te Pou – Workforce development for mental health, addiction, and disability sectors.
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The Lowdown – Youth-focused website for depression and anxiety support.
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Wellbeing Support – Government service providing free therapy sessions.
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Yellow Brick Road – Supports families with loved ones experiencing mental health challenges.
ACC Sensitive Claims
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ACC provides free, confidential support for mental injuries caused by sexual abuse or assault. You can access therapy and wellbeing services without needing to share details upfront.
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TORONTO RESILIENCE RUN
Join us at Coronation Park at 10am on Saturday, September 20th for our annual Resilience Run/Walk for suicide prevention!
Coronation Dog Park, Toronto, ON
RESILIENCE RALLY T-SHIRTS
We encourage everyone participating in our online or in person Resilience Rally events to wear our custom t-shirts! 100% of the proceeds go towards mental health care.































