Helplines for adults experiencing distress

If this is an emergency, or if you or someone you care about is in danger, please phone 111(tel:111).

Helpline services are available right now in New Zealand that offer support, information and help for you and your family, whānau and friends.

Need to talk?

• Free call or text 1737(tel:1737) any time for support from a trained counsellor.
• Visit the Need to talk website(https://1737.org.nz/) for more information.

Lifeline

Specialist mental health support and counselling to anyone concerned about their wellbeing or safety.

• Call 0800 543 354(tel:0800543354) (0800 LIFELINE)
• Free text 4357(sms:4357) (HELP)
• Visit the Lifeline website(https://www.lifeline.org.nz/)

Suicide Crisis Helpline

A crisis helpline for anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide.

• Call 0508 828 865(tel:0508828865) (0508 TAUTOKO)
• Visit the Suicide Crisis Helpline website(https://www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline)

Samaritans

A crisis helpline for those experiencing loneliness, depression, despair, distress or suicidal feelings.

• Call 0800 726 666(tel:0800726666)
• Visit the Samaritans website(https://www.samaritans.org.nz/)

Safe to Talk

A sexual harm helpline providing free and confidential support with a trained sexual harm specialist, available 24/7.

• Call 0800 044 334(tel:0800044334)
• Text 4334(sms:4334)
• Visit the Safe to Talk website(https://www.safetotalk.nz/)