For a most up-to-date set of available services, please check: https://mentalhealth.org.nz/help

 

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, or you are at risk of harming yourself or others: Dial 111​ or go to your nearest hospital Emergency Department

 

For help during a mental health/psychiatric crisis or emergency in the Wellington Region call the Mental Health Crisis Assessment Team/Te Haika (24/7) on 0800 745 477

 

The following services offer mental health support. Many are available 24/7. If one is not available, please try others. 

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• Need To Talk: 1737 (call or text)

• Suicide Crisis: 0508 TAUTOKO (828 865)

• Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text: HELP (4357)

• Youthline: 0800 376 633

• Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 or text 4202

• NZ Samaritans: 0800 726 666

• Barnados: free counselling for 15-19 year olds: 0800 Whatsup, 0800 942 8787

• Asian family services: 0800 862 342

• Safe To Talk Sexual Harm Helpline: 0800 044 334 or text 4334

• Alcohol Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797

• Gambling Helpline: 0800 654 655 or text 8006

• Outline (trained LGBTIQ+ volunteers): 0800 688 5463 (6pm to 9pm)

• Shine (for domestic violence help): 0508 744 633 (9am and 11pm)

• Rural Support Trust Helpline: 0800787 254