Resources and support
This website helps New Zealanders recognise and understand depression and anxiety.
The website is part of a national public health programme, the National Depression Initiative.
It includes The Journal – an online self-help programme.
Free text number 4202
Helplines
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time.
The Depression helpline – 0800 111 757
Alcohol drug helpline – 0800 787 797
Gambling helpline – 0800 654 655
Healthline – 0800 611 116 – to get help from a registered nurse 24/7
Lifeline – 0800 543 354
Samaritans – 0800 726 666
Youthline: 0800 376633, or text 234
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865
Anxiety NZ: 0800 269 4389
Family Violence Helpline: 0800456 450
Shakti Crisis Line: 0800 742584 (for migrant or refugee women living with family violence)