It’s normal to feel anxious or stressed in times of difficulty and lockdown can bring on a lot of difficult feelings. Multiple resources are available that offer support, information and help
- Healthline – For general health advice and info 0800 611 116
- For COVID-19 health advice call 0800 358 5453
- For COVID-19 vaccination advice call 0800 28 29 26
- Covid-19 Mental Wellbeing – click to find out more
- National Mental Health – Helplines directory
- Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 for support from a trained counsellor
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or free text 4357
- Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865
- Samaritans – 0800 726 666
Remember: In an Emergency, Always Dial 111
Helplines for 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).