Wellbeing and mental health

Helplines and mental health services

It’s OK to reach out for help – never hesitate if you are concerned about yourself or someone else.

Free mental health and addiction support services: call or text 1737, or visit the 1737 website
Healthline: phone 0800 611 116
Depression Helpline: phone 0800 111 757 or text 4202
Mental Health Crisis Team: phone 0800 653 357
Alcohol & Drug Helpline: phone 0800 787 797 or text 8681
Safe to talk: Sexual harm helpline: phone 0800 044 334 or text 4334
Gambling Helpline: phone 0800 654 655 or text 8006
Quitline: phone 0800 778 778 or text 4006
OUTline: phone 0800 688 5463
Youthline: phone 0800 376 633
Oranga Tamariki: phone 0508 326 45

Download a directory of helplines and local mental health service contact details (external website)

Looking after your mental wellbeing

Find more information about looking after your mental wellbeing on the national COVID-19 website or one of the pages linked below.

Visit the national COVID-19 webpage about looking after your mental wellbeing (external website)

Health and Wellbeing apps

Compiled by Sarah Gillington, Consumer Advisor for Mental Health and Addiction Services, the following resource lists useful apps for promoting health and wellbeing.

Download the Health and Wellness Apps resource (PDF, 731 KB, 20 pages)

MDHB wellness planning tools

Download the following wellness planning tools compiled by MidCentral District Health Board:

Mental health support

Discover organisations that have resources to help support the mental health of you and your whānau during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anger management and family harm

Tools to support anger management during COVID-19.

Managing stress and anxiety

Find resources and tips to help manage stress and anxiety.

Autism spectrum

Resources and support for people with autism and their caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Children, young people and caregivers

Information, support and resources for young people, children and caregivers during COVID-19.