Wellbeing resources
There is a range of mental health and addiction support available across Aotearoa but it can be hard to know where to start to find the right solution for you or your whānau. The information and links below may be helpful.
If you’re not sure where to start or you think you may need something more, you should talk to your GP. They’re trained to assess and provide support to address many mental health issues and can refer you to specialist services if you need them.
Below is a list of free digital tools which can help as well as information on key helplines. This is not a complete list of support and there are other lists of services, such as on Healthpoint or the Mental Health Foundation.
Digital tools for all ages
Groov
A free app that supports mental health and wellbeing.
Small Steps
Information and 12 micro-tools to support you to maintain or improve your mental wellbeing.
Beating the Blues
An online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) programme which helps you understand anxiety and depression and learn different ways to better manage your mental health.
Depression.org.nz
Provides information about depression and anxiety, self-tests, personal stories about navigating depression and anxiety, and ways to support yourself or someone else to feel better.
Digital tools for young people
Sparklers/Sparklers at Home
For students 5-13 years old in Years 1 to 8 – a free online toolkit of mental health and wellbeing resources.
Headstrong
A chatbot app created with, and for, 12-18 year olds. Users can choose from various wellbeing courses and learn proven resilience strategies.
SPARX
A self-help tool for young people aged 12 to 19 with mild to moderate depression.
The Lowdown
A space created with rangatahi for rangatahi to learn and listen to stories about your hauora (wellbeing), identity, culture and mental health.
Helplines with trained counsellors
Need to talk?
1737 – free call or text any time for support from a trained counsellor.
Depression Helpline
Call 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or what you’re experiencing.
Youthline
A free, confidential helpline available 7 days a week. Free text 234, free call 0800 37 66 33, email talk@youthline.co.nz, chat via Webchat.
The Lowdown
Text 5626 is for rangatahi who want to talk things through with or get support from a trained counsellor.
Alcohol Drug Helpline
Provides free confidential support if you want to talk about your own, or some else's drug use. Call 0800 787 797.