Helplines and resources on mental health, ADHD and related topics

Please note that we do not provide a crisis service. 

If it is an emergency and you or someone else is at imminent risk of harm:

New Zealand: If life is in danger, call 111 immediately or go to your hospital emergency department. Or free call or text 1737 anytime for support from a trained counsellor or peer support worker.

Australia: If life is in danger, call 000 immediately or go to your hospital emergency department. Or call 13 11 14 anytime to talk to a trained Lifeline telephone crisis supporter.

Mental health resources: helplines and support in Aotearoa New Zealand:

• Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 anytime for support from a trained counsellor or peer support worker www.1737.org.nz

• Lifeline 0800 543 354 or text 4357 / HELP www.lifeline.org.nz

• Samaritans 0800 726 666 www.samaritans.org.nz

• Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 or text 4202 www.depression.org.nz

• Youthline 0800 376 633 or text 234 www.youthline.co.nz

• The Lowdown Text 5626 for support for young people www.thelowdown.co.nz

• Anxiety Helpline 0800 269 4389 / 0800 ANXIETY www.anxiety.org.nz

• Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 / 0800 TAUTOKO

• Healthline New Zealand 0800 611 116

• Mental Health Foundation for more mental health resources: www.mentalhealth.org.nz

ADHD and autism support in Aotearoa New Zealand:

• ADHD New Zealand

• Autism New Zealand

• Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka Autism Clinic

Hidden disabilities sunflower lanyard:

• Wellington Airport hidden disabilities sunflower lanyard

Perimenopause and menopause in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia:

• Australasian Menopause Society

Long Covid in Aotearoa New Zealand:

• Long Covid Support Aotearoa

ME/CFS in Aotearoa New Zealand:

• Associated New Zealand ME Society (ANZMES)

Family violence and sexual violence helplines and support in Aotearoa New Zealand:

• If you or someone you know is or may be in immediate danger, call 111 for the police. It's okay to call them, even if you're not sure.

• To talk to someone about sexual violence, call the Safe to Talk helpline on 0800 044334

• To talk to someone about family violence, call the Family Violence helpline on 0800 456 450

• For information on family violence services see the justice.govt.nz info on family violence