Where to get help
You Are Not Alone
There are a range of services available to provide you help and support 24/7.
If this is an Emergency, and you or someone else is at risk, ring 111.
Youth Specific Support
Youth Specific Support
Youth Specific Support
Free call 0800 376 633
Free text 234
Email talk@youthline.co.nz
Email team@thelowdown.co.nz
Free text 5626
What's Up (for 5–18 year olds)
0800 942 8787
Phone counselling is available Monday to Friday, 12noon–11pm and weekends, 3pm–11pm.
Online chat is available Monday to Friday from 1pm–10pm and Saturday and Sunday from 3pm–10pm.
0800 54 37 54 (0800 kidsline) for young people up to 18 years of age. Open 24/7.
Phone Lines
Youth Specific Support
Youth Specific Support
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor
0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)
0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
0800 611 116
0800 726 666