If you or someone you know need urgent help, are experiencing distress, or relationship abuse, there are many great organisations offering support and information. Below are some of these, and you can find even more at https://mentalhealth.org.nz/helplines  

Mental health support:

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

Samaritans: 0800 726 666

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)

Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 

Anxiety NZ: 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)

Relationship and family abuse and violence:

Women’s Refuge Crisis Line: 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE)

Are You Ok: 0800 456 450 

Shine: 0508 744 633

Shakti Crisis Line: 0800 742 584 (0800 SHAKTI) (multilingual)