- Mental health and addiction helpline
Call or text 1737 - Lifeline
Call 0800 543 354
or text 4357 - Youthline
Call 0800 376 633
or text 234
Please be aware that Ember is not a crisis service. Below are some helpful phone numbers that you can call outside of normal working hours. If it is an emergency situation, please call 111.
Youthline
1737
Mental Health Foundation
National Depression Initiative
0800 111 757, text 4202
Talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask a question
Youth mental health
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OUTLine
0800 688 5463
For sexuality or gender identity issues
Alcohol Drug Helpline
0800 787 797
For people dealing with alcohol or other drug problems
Rape Crisis
0800 883 300
For support after rape or sexual assault
Women’s Refuge Crisis Line
0800 733 843
For women and children living with violence, or in fear, in their relationship or family
Supporting Families in Mental Illness
0800 732 825
For families and whānau supporting a loved one who has a mental illness
Mental Health Crisis Team
(09) 486 8900
Waitemata District (Wellsford to North Shore) health board mental health services.