New Zealand Law Society - Helplines
If you are struggling to carry-out day-to-day activities or have experienced difficulties coping for two weeks or more, consider seeking professional support. A range of organisations, independent of the Law Society, provide crisis support, mental health resources or other related programmes.
| 1737 | Call or free text 1737 to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor. Free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
| Lifeline | 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) |
| Suicide Crisis Helpline | 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) |
| Healthline | 0800 611 116 to get help from a registered nurse 24/7 |
| Samaritans | 0800 726 666 (24/7 crisis helpline) |
| Depression helpline | 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 |
| Alcohol drug helpline | 0800 787 797 |
| Gambling helpline | 0800 654 655 |
| Anxiety helpline | 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY) |
| OutLine Aotearoa | 0800 688 5463 (sexuality and gender identity) |
| Shine | 0508 744 633 (confidential domestic abuse helpline) |
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand has information and links to many other community helplines.