Suicide Hotlines and Crisis Lines in New Zealand
❝Crisis lines and suicide hotlines in New Zealand offer you the lifeline you need when you need it most. Reach for the phone, make the call, you have nothing to lose.❞
Helplines, crisis lines, and SUICIDE HOTLINES let you reach out whenever you need and offer a chance to discuss things you might not be ready to share face-to-face.
They are a great way to be heard and get sound advice. Many are open 24/7, and all are free and confidential.
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CRISIS LINES, SUICIDE HOTLINES, AND HELPLINES IN NEW ZEALAND
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Te Puna Oranga 24-hour Phone Manaaki
Lifeline Aotearoa
Lifeline Aotearoa provides free 24-hour counselling and phone helplines to people living in Auckland and other nearby cities.
Tel: 0800 543 354
Samaritans of Horowhenua
Samaritans of Horowhenua provides confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing loneliness, depression, despair, distress, or suicidal feelings anywhere in Horowhenua.
Tel: 0800 72 6666
Samaritans of Manawatu
Samaritans of Manawatu provides confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing loneliness, depression, despair, distress, or suicidal feelings anywhere in Manawatu.
Tel: (06) 586 1048
Samaritans Rotorua/Lifelink
Samaritans Rotorua/Lifelink provides confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing loneliness, depression, despair, distress, or suicidal feelings anywhere in Rotorua.
Tel: (07) 350 2030
Samaritans of Tauranga
Samaritans of Tauranga offers 24-hour free, confidential emotional support to those experiencing loneliness, depression, despair, distress, or suicidal feelings in Tauranga.
Tel: (07) 578 1002
Samaritans of Wellington
Samaritans of Wellington's trained volunteers offer 24-hour free and confidential emotional support for distressed, depressed, and suicidal people in Wellington and all of New Zealand.
Tel: 0800 726 666
1737 Need to talk?
1737 is a free service for New Zealanders who are feeling down, anxious, a bit overwhelmed, or just need to chat with someone.
Tel: 1737 (text & call)
0508 TAUTOKO
0508 TAUTOKO is a free, nationwide service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is operated by highly trained and experienced telephone counsellors who have undergone advanced suicide prevention training.
Tel: 0508 828 865
Anxiety Helpline
Anxiety Helpline offers 24-hour emotional support to people in New Zealand who are in distress.
Tel: 0800 269 4389
Depression Helpline
Depression Helpline offers 24-hour emotional support to people in New Zealand who are in distress or at risk of suicide.
Tel: 0800 111 757
Text: 4202
SHINE
SHINE offers emotional support to people who are victims of domestic violence. The line is free to call from any phone in New Zealand and operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Tel: 0508 744 633
Shakti Crisis line
Shakti Crisis line offers support to women in New Zealand who are in distress or in crisis.
Tel: 0800 742 584
Te Puna Oranga 24-hour Phone Manaaki
Te Puna Oranga 24-hour Phone Manaaki provides 24/7 crisis response and support for individuals and women who are victims of rape and sexual violence.
Tel: 0800 222 042
Important: TherapyRoute does not provide medical advice. All content is for informational purposes and cannot replace consulting a healthcare professional. If you face an emergency, please contact a local emergency service. For immediate emotional support, consider contacting a local helpline.
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