If you want to talk:
- Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
- The Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions).
- Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.
- The Lowdown Text – 5626 for support to help young people recognise and understand depression or anxiety.
- Anxiety Helpline – 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (or text 4357 – HELP)
- Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0800 TAUTOKO)
Addiction Support Services
- CADS (Community Alcohol & Drug Services) – (09) 845 1818. www.cads.org.nz
- Alcohol & Drug Helpline – 0800 787 797
- Don’t get sucked in – dontgetsuckedin.co.nz (Vaping education for Teens)
- EDANZ – Eating Disorders Association of NZ (www.ed.org.nz)
- 30 Day Alcohol Experiment – thisnakedmind.com/blog-the-alcohol-experiment.
Digital Tools & Resources
- Groov (formerly Mentemia) – www.groovnow.com is an app that you can use to monitor, manage and improve your mental wellbeing by setting daily goals and tracking your progress.
- Mental Health Foundation – www.mentalhealth.org.nz
- Small Steps – Small Steps are digital tools to help you maintain wellness, find relief, or get help for yourself, friends or whānau
- HABITs Messenger – (including Aroha Chatbot) a uniquely New Zealand chatbot app designed for young people -it feels like talking with a trusted friend. Download it from the app store on your mobile device.
- Triple P Online – Triple P Online is an online parenting support including Triple P, Teen Triple P and FearLess Triple P. Designed to help parents support their children and teenagers to cope with lifes, ups and downs, promote wellbeing and make family life more enjoyable.
Partners
- Awesome Inc (theawesomeinc.co.nz) is a NZ based company that creates simple, science-backed gratitude journals and other tools to help you to manage meltdowns, build resilience, boost happiness, and promote mindfulness.
- Redefined Coaching (www.redefinedcoaching.co) creates tailored recovery programmes for people struggling with body image, disordered eating and eating disorders.
- Wellness with Chia (www.wellnesswithchia.com
) for all your functional medicine requirements. - Core Balance Pilates & Functional Breathing Studio (www.corebalance.co.nz) with Anne Corbett will help you connect to your body, mind & breath.
