Your Health and Well-Being
It’s normal to feel anxious or stressed in times of difficulty. Multiple resources are available that offer support, information and help:
In an Emergency, Always Dial 111
( Call handled by national agency 24/7/365 )
Main Health Websites
- https://healthify.nz Provides up to date and verified information by NZ’s leading health professionals.
- Healthline – For general health advice and info 0800 611 116
- Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health: https://www.health.govt.nz/
Covid19 Resources
- Covid19 health advice 0800 358 5453
- Covid19 vaccination advice 0800 28 29 26
Mental Health Resources
- National Mental Health – Helplines directory
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or free text 4357
- Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865
- Samaritans – 0800 726 666
- Mental Health: www.mentalhealth.org.nz
- Depression help: www.depression.org.nz
Families, Children and Young People
- Parent Help – 0800 568 856 for parents/whānau seeking support, advice and practical strategies on all parenting concerns. Anonymous, non-judgemental and confidential.
- 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).
General Healthlines & Information
- Travel Safe: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/
- Heart Health: www.heartfoundation.org.nz
- Diabetes Health www.diabetesauckland.org.nz
- Asthma www.asthma.org.nz
- Arthritis www.arthritis.org.nz
- Breast screening and cervical smears www.nsu.govt.nz
- Immunisations www.immune.org.nz
- Gambling Helpline Gambling Helpline
- Stop Smoking: Quitline
- Alcohol and drug help: Alcohol and Drug Helpline
- Free Counselling: 1737, need to talk?
- Poisons helpline: NZ National Poisons Centre