Links and Self-help

Feeling at risk or need someone to talk to?

Click here for a list of Community Mental Health's crisis contact numbers related to your local area or try any of the following numbers:

Lifeline 09 5222 999

Depression Helpline 0800 111 717

Suicide Crisis Line 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)

Warmline 0508 927 654. Open 8 pm till midnight, Mon-Sun. Free peer support if you or someone you know is experiencing mental illness

If this is an emergency, please dial 111

Feeling anxious or sad and would like some instant support, or seek to understand more about anxiety or depression?

To get some useful information and support regarding depression have a look at Depression.org.nz where you can also join a self-help program.

The Lowdown is another service for younger people dealing with low mood and depression. You can give them a free text by texting 5626, or you can visit their site thelowdown.co.nz.

Whatsup is another aimed at age group 4-18 year olds. You can contact them (free for mobile and landline) between 1-11 pm. Call 0800 9428787. Website: whatsup.co.nz.

Common Ground is a resource for anyone seeking information and support on how to deal with friends or family members struggling. For more information go to commonground.co.nz

Big White Wall, a professional peer support community accessible 24/7, is another great resource for anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns which is free in Auckland. Join here if this feels like the right option for you.

SPARX is a computer-based programme for young people dealing with depression. Visit their website on sparx.org.nz.

For other useful information about anxiety and depression have a look at this link, or check out the Anxiety Network website for anxiety specific information and support. You can also call the Anxiety NZ helpline on 0800 14 ANXIETY which is open 24/7.

Therapy information

Feeling unsure about therapy and wanting to learn more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in particular? Feel free to have a look at this website to gain access to some valuable self-help resources as well as information about CBT.

Living with a "Black dog" ?

Have a look at this little video about depression, also referred to as the "Black Dog", for some validation, support, and understanding of what you may be going through.