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Wellbeing - Selfcare for You and Others

It's totally normal to feel a bit shaken and on-edge right now.

We have listed some free services, apps and self-help tools to help you manage your mental wellbeing.

Immediate Help

In an emergency, if you or someone else is at risk or harm call free 111

If you require urgent mental health care in Northland call free 0800 223 371

Who to contact at a glance	Contact details	Hours open

1737, need to talk? Feeling stressed, anxious, worried, depressed or needing advice on mental health or addictions - call anytime to talk with a trained counsellor.	phone or text: 1737	24 hrs / 7 days a week

Suicide Crisis Helps those thining about suicide, or those concerned about family/whānau or friends.	phone: 0508 828 865	24 hrs / 7 days a week

Depression helpline Feeling anxious or depressed can change the way we think, feel or act. Take a small step by getting ideas or support on how to take care of yourself and others.	phone: 0800 111 757 text: 4202	24 hrs / 7 days a week

Lifeline Lifeline Aotearoa's helpline and textline provides confidential support from qualified counsellor and trained volunteers.	phone: 0800 543 354 text: HELP to 4357

Women's Refuge Information, advice and support about domestic violence as well as help in a crisis.	phone: 0800 733 843	24 hrs / 7 days a week


Rural Support Trust For a chat or yarn with someone about the challenges of rural life.	phone: 0800 787 254	7am - 7pm / 7 days a week


Youthline A community of people who care in providing support for yourself or helping others.	text: 234 phone: 0800 376 633 Webchat: click here	24 hrs / 7 days a week

Kidsline	phone: 0800 54 37 54	24 hrs / 7 days a week

Loneliness NZ Help and advice with conquering loneliness to improve your wellbeing.	online: Get Started

Family & Community Services National Directory This helpline identifies and transfers you to the appropriate service for you.	phone: 0800 211 211


Te Puna O Te Aroha - Māori Women's Refuge Whangarei Refuge for Māori women and their families in violent situations and domestic violence.	phone: 0800 733 843


Mental Health Foundation The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is a charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health & wellbeing.


Citizens Advice Bureau Helps people to know and understand their rights.	phone: 0800 367 222


Skylight Trust Supporting children, young people and their whānau to navigate through tough times by building resilient individuals and communities	phone: 0800 299 100

Cultural Information


	Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutā National Māori Pandemic Group Information and resources specifically for Māori about the COVID-19 pandemic. Developed by leading Māori medical experts.


	Māori Everywhere Resources and information for Māori communities and organisations - income support, wages, rent and more.


	Ministry for Pacific Peoples The principal advisor on policies and interventions that improve outcomes for Pacific Peoples.


	LeVa Supports Pasifika families and communities to unleash their full potential and have the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes.

Free apps and self-help tools

A collection of free apps, toolkits and other digital resources - designed to help you look after your mental wellbeing.

Dr Rebecca Wirihana
Using whakapapa kōrero (traditional Māori narratives), ritenga (ritual) and kawa (ceremony) to help with selfcare and healing.
Connecting with nature, being nurtured and nourished by trees, water or beach.

YouTube

Calming soothing music with nature imagery

Beautiful relaxing music by Peder B. Helland. Enjoy peaceful piano music and guitar music with birds singing in the background.

YouTube

Last modified: 23rd December 2020