NZ Mental Health Resources

Kia kaha e hoa - stay strong, friend.

We've put together a list of these amazing NZ Mental Health resources, with some quick details for you to check out:
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UNDER 25 YEARS OLD IN NZ:
  • FREE COUNSELLING
Receive some digital or face to face sessions from a trained counsellor, through the Gumboot Friday organisation. Simply enter your location into this search tool, and contact the counsellor of your choice (you must be under 25 to be eligible for this free service). 

DONATE: Text BOOTS to 469 to donate $3 to this cause (or head to this link to donate a session, or browse other donation options).
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Many of the Youthline counselling services are free, and others are very affordable. Youthline is here to support all young people - this includes young people who are struggling (with their mental health or other issues). Youthline offers a free Helpline service (text, phone, webchat & email), and free face-to-face counselling services.

Get in touch with Youthline to enquire about counselling services.

DONATE: Donate to Youthline via this link here.

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ANYONE IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND:

If you think you, or someone you know, may be thinking about suicide, call the Suicide Crisis Helpline for support.

If either you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger, please call emergency services immediately on 111.
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  • 1737 (24/7): FREE CALL OR TEXT 1737

    The 1737 team is one of the Government funded tele-health services (run by Whakarongorau Aotearoa). This team provides brief counselling support relating to:
Depression/sadness
Relationship issues (family, friends, partner)
Anxiety/fear
Grief, loss, and life changing events
Stress at work/home/school/university or tech
Isolation and loneliness
    When someone texts or calls 1737, a trained counsellor will work with the person to develop a care plan. This takes on average between 10 - 20 minutes and could include referral to another service, additional counselling or providing information and support. There is also the option to speak with a peer support worker.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: 1737 is not a Crisis team or a mental health service for people with severe mental illness or psychological distress.
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    • LIFELINE: FREE TEXT 4357 / CALL 0800 543 354
    Calls and text messages are answered by health professionals and highly trained volunteers. This is a safe, effective and confidential service to support the emotional and mental well-being of our callers and communities.

    Volunteer counsellors undergo in-depth training and supervision, providing a caring and professional service to a wide range of people in need. They deal with many kinds of issues including emotional and psychological distress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, domestic violence and abuse, work and financial issues and a myriad of others.

    DONATE: Donate to Lifeline with the banking details at this link.
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    If you are experiencing loneliness, depression, despair, distress or suicidal feelings, call 0800 72 66 66 now. The Samaritans phones are operated by volunteers from the community. This organisation receive no direct government funding.

    DONATE: Donate to the Samaritans via this link.
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    Lifeline Aotearoa offers low-cost counselling from an Epsom office. They specialise in working with those who face low to moderate mental health challenges, especially parents of dependent children or youth aged 17 and under. Lifeline currently offer 4-6 sessions per person and can support clients face to face or over Zoom. Lifeline’s volunteer counsellors are people working towards registration with a professional body, and qualifications in the counselling field.

    If unable to provide support, you'll be linked with the support you need.

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    The Mental Health foundation website also has a bunch of resources which can be downloaded anytime.