Mental health support, or if you just need to talk
- 1737: call or text 1737 anytime, to speak to a trained counsellor, in any language
- 0800 543 354 or text HELP (4357): call or text Lifeline for confidential support
- 0800 54 37 45: call Kidsline if you are under 18 and need to talk
- 0508 828 865: call the Suicide Crisis Line if 0800 54 37 54 you or someone you know is thinking about suicide
General health advice
- 0800 611 116: call Healthline for health advice. The call is free, and someone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also call Healthline: if you don’t have a family doctor, if you’re feeling unwell but you’re not sure if you need to see a doctor, or for advice about what’s happening for you and the next steps.
- 0800 933 922: call Plunket Line for free health advice and information about your children and baby
Support for women, and for family violence
- 0800 742 584: call Shakti for family violence support for Middle Eastern, Asian and African women
- 0508-744-633: call SHINE for family violence support for all women
- 0800 733 843: call Women’s Refuge for family violence support for all women
- (04) 801 8973: call Wellington Rape Crisis for support around sexual assault
- 04 801 6655: call Wellington Help for support around sexual assault
Support for men
- 06 358 1211: call Manline for support for men, from men
- 0800 111 757: call depression.org.nz to get mental health support for men specifically
- 0800 044 334: call Male Survivors for support for male victims of abuse
- 022 419 3416: call or text MOSAIC for support for male victims of abuse
Drug and alcohol support
- 0800 787 797: call the Alcohol and Drug Helpline for support with addiction
- 0800 654 655: call the Gambling Problem Helpline for support with gambling
You can also refer yourself or a friend, with their permission, to Refugee Trauma and Recovery, which is a specialised service just for refugees and people seeking asylum. Click here to learn more.
You can always talk to KiwiClass staff if you need support, and we can help you find the right assistance.
