MVM
MY VOICE MATTERS
We get it. Sometimes life can feel really, really tough.
But it is so important to know that you don't have to go through it alone. If you've found yourself here - you're already on the right path. Below is a list of some awesome New Zealand helplines available to support you. Can't find what you're after? Get in touch and we'll see what we can do to help. Remember:
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IF YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, CALL 111 NOW
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Kia kaha. Kia maia. Kia manawanui.
LIFELINE Aotearoa
free call: 0800 543 354
text "help" to: 4357
Lifeline Aotearoa’s helpline and textline provides 24/7, confidential support from qualified counsellors and trained volunteers.
Suicide crisis helpline
free call: 0508TAUTOKO
If you think you, or someone you know, may be thinking about suicide; call the above number for support from highly trained telephone counsellors who have undergone advanced suicide prevention training.
Kidsline
free call: 0800KIDSLINE
New Zealand’s original telephone counselling service for all kids up to 18 years of age. Kidsline is available 24/7 however when kids ring between 4pm – 9pm Monday – Friday they will speak to a Kidsline Buddy – a specially trained year 12 and 13 volunteers.
youthline
free call: 0800376633
free text: 234
youthline.co.nz
A community of people who care. Loads of options for counselling and mentoring, and of course the awesome Good2Great workshops. More info on their site!
Need to talk? 1737
1737.org.nz
free call or text: 1737
An amazing free service for New Zealanders available 24 hours a day. You’ll get to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor.
Outline
free call: 0800 OUTLINE
Trained volunteers welcome your call to discuss topics around sexual orientation, gender identity and diverse sex characteristics. They can help you find sources of trusted information, connection to community or peers, and medical or mental health services that welcome LGBTIQ+ people.