These helplines provide round-the-clock support for various mental health, addiction, and crisis situations, ensuring individuals of all ages have access to essential assistance and guidance when needed.
Safe to talk: 0800 044 334 (24/7)
Sexual harm helpline
Auckland DHB Community Mental Health: 0800 800 717 (24/7)
Mental Health Services Crisis Helpline
1737 Need to talk? FREE phone or text 1737 (24/7)
General mental health and alcohol and drug advice and referrals
Healthline: 0800 611 116 (24 Hour)
Free advice (including mental health issues) from trained registered nurses
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (24/7)
Youthline: 0800 37 66 33 (24 Hour)
Alcohol & Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797 (10am to 10pm)
Auckland Sexual Abuse Help Crisis Line: 09 623 1700 (24 Hour)
Gambling Helpline: 0800 654 655 (24 Hour)
Kidsline - For Kids: 0800 KIDSLINE / 0800 54 37 54 (4pm - 6pm weekdays)
Outline: 0800 OUTLINE / 0800 6885 463 (9am - 9pm, Mon - Fri. 6pm - 9pm, Sat, Sun & Holidays)
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Questioning
Samaritans: 0800 726 666 (24 Hour)
What's Up: 0800 942 8787 (daily from 1pm - 11pm)
For kids and teenagers
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