Emergency Contacts
AFTER A SUICIDE
Offering practical information and guidance to people who have lost someone to suicide.
afterasuicide.nz
ALCOHOL DRUG HELPLINE
Confidential information, advice and referral service for people with questions about their own or someone elses drinking or drug use. Callers can access brief interventions while those needing ongoing counselling are referred to appropriate local service ...
Freephone 0800 787 797
Mobile 021 364 484
Email robyn.bern@homecaremedical.co.nz
Hours 24 hours a day seven days a week.
ANXIETY HELPLINE
For people feeling anxious or for those seeking advice for a friend or family member.
Freephone 0800 269 4389
ARE YOU OK?
Information about services that can help you if you are experiencing or witnessing violence, or want to change your own behaviour.
Freephone 0800 456 450
Hours 9.00am to 11.00pm every day
ASIAN FAMILY SERVICES
Support by trained counsellors, social workers and health promoters.
Freephone 0800 862 342
COMMON GROUND
Providing parents, family, whanau and friends with access to information, tools and support to help a young person struggling.
Address
Christchurch
commonground.org.nz
DEPRESSION HELPLINE
Talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions.
Address
Christchurch
Freephone 0800 111 757
MobileTXT 4042
depression.org.nz
GAMBLING HELPLINE NEW ZEALAND
Support for those worried about gambling or the gambling of others. You can talk also chat to counsellors for free any time – click the chat button on www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz
Freephone 0800 654 655
Text 8006 - Free
Fax 09 909 8775
Email info@gamblinghelpline.co.nz
Hours 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
HEALTHLINE
Healthline is a free telephone advice service staffed by registered nurses. Healthline is available for all, from the newborn to the elderly, and is accessible from either a landline or a cell phone.
Freephone 0800 611 116
Hours 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
KIDSLINE
A free telephone help line for children and young people up to 18 years of age. Kidsline will listen, support, and explore options with all callers. The Kidsline phones are answered at any time of day, but between 4pm and 9pm on weekdays you can speak to ...
Freephone 0800 54 37 54
Hours 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
LE VA
Information and support for Pasifika families on mental health, addiction and suicide prevention.
Address
Christchurch
leva.co.nz
LIFELINE AOTEAROA
A free and confidential crisis helpline service. Lifeline provides brief intervention counselling support for all areas of concern, for example: relationships, employment, finances, abuse, suicide, parenting, sexual identity, substance abuse.....
Freephone 0800 54 33 54
Email christchurch@lifeline.org.nz
Hours Counselling phone line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
MID-SOUTH ISLAND WOMEN'S REFUGE & FAMILY SAFETY SERVICE...
Our services include: Safe emergency accommodation Advocacy and support Relocation to other areas Justice approved Education DVA (Domestic Violence Approved) programme for women, children and teenagers Public awareness Domestic violence...
Address
12 Sarah Street,
Timaru 7940
Telephone 03 684 8280
Freephone 0800 007 750
Email scwr@farmside.co.nz
Hours Crisis line 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
NEED TO TALK?
Free call or text anytime for support from a trained counsellor. If you’re feeling anxious, down, overwhelmed or just need someone to talk to, you can call or text 1737 any time, we’re available 24/7. Interpreters for a range of languages are available.
Address
Christchurch
Text 1737
Hours 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
OUTLINE
Confidential, free LGBTIQA+ affirming support line, 10.00am to 9.00pm weekdays, 6.00pm to 9.00pm weekends (answered by volunteers, leave a message if we can’t answer and we can call you back). Our volunteers welcome your call to discuss topics around sex
Freephone 0800 688 5463
PARENT HELP
A free national helpline for supporting parents with any parenting concern.
Address
Christchurch
Freephone 0800 568 856
Email admin@parenthelp.org.nz
Hours Seven days, 9.00am to 9.00pm.
PGF GROUP
The Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF) is the largest single treatment provider for problem gambling in Australasia. Qualified counsellors provide free, professional and confidential counselling for gamblers and others affected by gambling.
Address
The Loft, Eastgate Mall, 20 Buckleys Road,
Christchurch 8062
Freephone 0800 664 262 | 0800 862 342 (Asian Helpline) | 0800 212 122 (Mapu Maia Pasifika Service)
Email help@pgf.nz
Hours 8.30am to 5.00pm (After hours appointments by arrangement).
PILLARS
Pillars provide services to individuals and families that are affected by imprisonment including: Nationwide Helpline 0508 PILLARS Long term intensive homebased social work support Children of prisoners mentoring programme...
Address
50 Durham Street,
Christchurch 8240
Telephone 03 377 3990
Freephone 0508 745 527
Email enquiries@pillars.org.nz
Hours Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
PLUNKETLINE
PlunketLine is a toll-free parent helpline and advice service available to all families, whānau and caregivers. Calls are free from cellphones and you don’t have to be registered with Plunket to access or use PlunketLine services.
Freephone 0800 933 922
Hours 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
RAPE CRISIS
Nga Whiitiki Whanau Ahuru Mowai O Aotearoa - National Collective of Rape Crisis and Related Groups Aotearoa. Support for rape or sexual assault.
Freephone 0800 883 300