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Your Health and Mental Well-Being

It’s normal to feel anxious or stressed in times of difficulty. Modern life and more recently, Covid19 brings up a lot of emotions for many. Multiple resources are available that offer support, information and help:

In an Emergency, Always Dial 111

Main Health Websites

https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/ Provides up to date and verified information by NZ’s leading health professionals.
Healthline – For general health advice and info 0800 611 116
All things Govnt Health: https://www.health.govt.nz/

Covid19 Resources

Covid19 health advice 0800 358 5453
Covid19 vaccination advice 0800 28 29 26
Book My Vaccine: https://bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz/
Traffic Light Protection Framework: https://covid19.govt.nz/traffic-lights/
Covid-19 Mental Wellbeing – click to find out more

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 [email protected] or online chat.
thelowdown.co.nz – or email [email protected] or free text 5626.
What’s Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds).
NNFVS National Network of Family Violence Services 03) 391 0040

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