Useful helplines
Lifeline
0800 543 354 or (09) 522 2999
Suicide Prevention Helpline
0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOK0)
WOMEN'S REFUGE NZ
0800 376 633
Depression Helpline
Available 8am to midnight.
0800 111 757
SHINE (Domestic Violence Support)
Available between 9am and 11pm, 7 days a week.
0508 744 633
Youthline
0800 376 633
Samaritans
0800 726 666
Casper
Community Action on Suicide Prevention Education and Research
0508 CASPER 0508 227737
DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICES
Al-Anon
0508 425 2666
Alcohol and Drug Hotline
General: 0800 787 797
Maori Line: 0800 787 789
Pasifika Line: 0800 787 799
http://www.adanz.org.nz/Helpline/home
Alcoholics Anonymous
0800 229 6757
Narcotics Anonymous
0800 628 632
GAMBLING HELPLINE
0800 654 655
http://www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz
Healthline
0800 611 116 for free advice from trained registered nurses.