CONTACTS and SUPPORT

• Counselling - Mental Health & Wellbeing: 

• Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 
Talk with a trained counsellor, anytime. 
• Lifeline 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) - here to help 
• Samaritans 0800 726 666 – for confidential support for anyone who is lonely or in emotional distress 
• Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 – to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or use the website for any questions.
• Healthline 0800 611 116 – for advice from experienced health staff 
•  Youthline Free call 0800 376 633 Free text 234 |Webchat Need Help?  

All services are free, and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week unless otherwise stated. 

Primary Care & Community Resources:  

• Website at Wellbeing Support, Health NZ.
• Community Support Groups | Mental Health Foundation 
• Christchurch Central Service - website – Alcohol and Substance Support  

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Urgent Contacts: Waitaha/ Canterbury  For urgent or crisis mental health care: Freephone  0800 920 092 (24 hours, 7 days a week).  For children and youth mental health emergencies; talk to Child, Adolescent, and Family Emergency (CAFEm): Freephone: 0800 218 219 (press option 2).