Emergency numbers

For assistance during a mental health/psychiatric emergency in the Wellington Region call the Mental Health Crisis Assessment Team/Te Haika (24/7) on 0800 745 477
or emergency services on 111 and ask for the police.

 
The following numbers offer mental health support. Unless noted, they are available 24/7.
  • Need To Talk: 1737 (call or text)
  • Suicide Crisis: 0508 TAUTOKO (828 865)
  • Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text 4357
  • Kidsline: 0800 543 754
  • Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 or text 4202
  • NZ Samaritans: 0800 726 666
  • 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)

If one service is not available, please try another. You may also call 111 and ask for the police.

Useful links

 

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The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is a charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health & wellbeing.

www.mentalhealth.org.nz

 

 

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A resource about depression with real stories and real people. Provides helpful strategies and useful information for getting better. 

www.depression.org.nz

 

 

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Independently upholding consumer rights by: promotion and protection, resolving complaints, service monitoring and advocacy education.

www.hdc.org.nz/