MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINES

Abuse & domestic violence Hotlines in New Zealand

Find abuse & domestic violence helplines and support services available in New Zealand.

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Aviva Support Line

Abuse & domestic violenceSexual abuse

Everyone deserves to live free from violence. Aviva supports people of any age, gender, sexuality or experience of violence to...

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Elder Abuse Response Service

Abuse & domestic violenceSupporting others

Free, confidential 24/7 helpline for seniors who are experiencing abuse. Elder abuse might look like violence or assault,...

New Zealand · Nationwide
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Mapu Maia Helpline

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Mapu Maia Helpline provides free, compassionate and confidential support over the phone. We support our people across New...

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Shakti Crisisline

Abuse & domestic violence

Shakti Crisisline offers 24/7, free and confidential support over the phone. We exist to help everyone in New Zealand who may...

New Zealand · Nationwide
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Shine

Abuse & domestic violence

Shine offers 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support over phone and online chat. We are here for everyone in New...

New Zealand · Nationwide
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Vagus Centre

Abuse & domestic violenceFamilyParenting

Vagus Centre is dedicated to providing free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We help everyone in New Zealand...

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Victim Support

Abuse & domestic violenceTrauma & PTSDSexual abuse

Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support is here 24/7 for people directly affected by crime and traumatic events, including their...

New Zealand · Nationwide
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Women's Refuge

Abuse & domestic violenceFamilyRelationships

Women's Refuge provides free and compassionate support over the phone. Through our crisis line, we are here to help you 24...

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1737 Need to talk?

AnxietyDepressionStress

1737 counsellors provide free, confidential, professional support. We offer brief emotional support where we focus on one or...

New Zealand · Nationwide
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Lifeline

AnxietyDepressionLoneliness

Lifeline offers free, and confidential support over the phone and text message (SMS). We support everyone in New Zealand who...

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Samaritans Aotearoa

AnxietyDepressionLoneliness

Samaritans offer a day and night caring listening service for all callers. Our volunteer listeners are trained to help callers...

New Zealand · Nationwide
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Youthline

AnxietyBullyingDepression

No problem is too big or too small – we are here to listen and support you. Our Helpline service is available for any…

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0800 What's Up

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0800 What's Up provides free, compassionate and confidential support over phone and online chat. We are here to help youth in...

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Parent Help

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Parent Help is a not-for-profit organisation supporting parents, caregivers, and anyone raising children in New Zealand to...

New Zealand · Nationwide
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