Help in a Crisis

In crisis? 
If you are really sick or concerned about someone’s condition call 111 and ask for an ambulance.

Are You OK 
0800 456 450 for family violence
Depression Helpline 
0800 111 757 or text 4202 for free
Gambling Helpline Aotearoa 
0800 654 655 operating 24/7 or email the team at www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz.  They also offer a free text facility: text 8006
HELP
Provides 24 hour crisis support, information and counselling to women and children survivors of sexual assault
Kidsline 
0800 (kidsline) 543 754 for young people up to 18 years old
Lifeline
0800 LIFELINE (543 354) or text HELP (2357) for free
The Lowdown 
Text 5626 for free or email at team@thelowdown.co.nz 
Mental Health Crisis Phone Numbers
Tauranga
0800 800 508
Operating 24/7
Whakatane
0800 774 545
Operating 24/7
OUTLine NZ 
0800 (OUTLINE) 688 5463, available from 6-9 pm
Rainbow Youth 
Chat support for youth aged 13-27, available on weekdays 2-4 pm
Rape Crisis 
0800 883 300 for rape and sexual assault
Samaritans 
0800 726 666
Shakti Crisis Line 
0800 742 584 for migrant families experiencing family violence
Shine 
0508 744 633 for domestic abuses cases
Suicide Crisis Helpline 
0508 TAUTOKO (828 865)
What’s Up 
0800 942 8787 (for 5-18 year olds). Available on weekdays from 12noon-11pm and weekends from 3 pm-11 pm
Women’s Refuge Crisis line 
0800 REFUGE (733 843) for women living in fear
Youthline 
0800 376 633 or text 234 for free