Helplines for children and young people experiencing distress

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

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

Youthline(https://www.youthline.co.nz/)

• Call 0800 376 633
• Free text 234
• Email [email protected](mailto:[email protected])
• Online chat via the website(https://www.youthline.co.nz/)

What's Up(https://www.whatsup.co.nz/)

For 5 to 18 years olds

• Call 0800 942 8787

Phone counselling is available every day of the week, 365 days of the year, 11am–11pm.

• Online chat via the website(https://www.whatsup.co.nz/)

Online chat is available from 11am–10:30pm 7 days a week, including all public holidays.

Need to talk?(https://1737.org.nz/)

Free call or text 1737(https://1737.org.nz/) any time for support from a trained counsellor.