At any time, if you need urgent assistance - or are concerned about the immediate safety of someone - please contact:

·   Emergency Services including Police: 111

·   Mental Health Services 24h Crisis Helpline: 0800 800 717

·   Oranga Tamariki: 0508 227 377

Otherwise, there is always someone to talk to - most of the following helplines are 24/7…

Need to talk? – free call or text 1737

Lifeline - 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)

Youthline - 0800 376 633, free text 234, email [email protected]

Samaritans - 0800 72 66 66

Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)

Asian Family Service - 0800 862 342 – for help in multiple languages

Shakti – 0800 742 584 - for migrant or refugee women

RainbowYOUTH - (09) 376 4155 - for queer & gender diverse youth

Alcohol and Drug Helpline – 0800 787 797 or online chat

Shine – 0508 744 633 - OR Are You OK – 0800 456 450 – for help to do with family violence

Rape Crisis – 0800 883 300 - OR Safe to Talk – 0800 044 334, free text 4334 - for help to do with sexual harm

Netsafe – 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723) – for help & advice regarding online safety

YouthLaw - 0800 884 529 - free legal help for young people