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Support
We touch on some sensitive subjects at our Real Talk events, so we want to provide the following contact details for those that need them.
FAMILY VIOLENCE & SEXUAL HARM helplines
Are You OK – 0800 456 450 family violence helpline.
Shine – 0508 744 633 confidential domestic abuse helpline.
Women’s Refuge Crisisline – 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE) (for women living with violence, or in fear, in their relationship or family).
Shakti Crisis Line – 0800 742 584 (for migrant or refugee women living with family violence).
Safe to Talk – 0800 044 334 or free text 4334 for help to do with sexual harm. Available 24/7 and staffed by trained counsellors.
Depression, ANXIETY & Mental Health helplines
Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions).
www.depression.org.nz – includes The Journal online help service.
Anxiety NZ – 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY).
Yellow Brick Road – Supporting families towards mental wellbeing.
Sexuality or gender identity helpline
Helplines for RANGATAHI
Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.
thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626.
What’s Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds). Phone counselling is available every day of the week, 365 days of the year, 11am–11pm. Online chat is available from 11am–10:30pm 7 days a week, including all public holidays.
Helplines for Whānau
Victim Support 0800 842 846
EDANZ – improving outcomes for people with eating disorders and their families. Freephone 0800 2 EDANZ or 0800 233 269, or in Auckland 09 522 2679
Parent Help – 0800 568 856 for parents/whānau seeking support, advice and practical strategies on all parenting concerns. Anonymous, non-judgemental and confidential.
Skylight – 0800 299 100 for support through trauma, loss and grief; 9am–5pm weekdays.