Further Support
March 9, 2020
If you require further support, New Zealand support agencies include:
- Healthpoint (24 hours) – Call or text 1737 or visit their website https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health-addictions/1737-need-to-talk/
- Lifeline (24 hours) – Call 0800 543 354
- Youthline – Free phone – 0800 37 66 33 for 24/7 support, free text – 234 between 8am and midnight, email – talk@youthline.co.nz
- EDANZ – 0800 2 EDANZ or 09 522 2679
- Your general practitioner, who also has access to referral pathways if you need more ongoing support
- Crisis teams at your local District Health Board – https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/services-and-support/health-care-services/mental-health-services/crisis-assessment-teams