Wellbeing support and services

PeerTalk

PeerTalk is a mental health and addiction service that supports adults over 18 in South Auckland. Refer those under 18 to free text or call 1737.

Referral process

Call 0800 234 432 if your client would like to talk to someone with lived experience of mental health and/or addictions.

This phone line operates between 5pm and midnight, 7 days a week, including public holidays, and will connect your client with a trained peer support worker who will listen to their experience and help them access further help if needed. 

Fees

This service is completely free.

1737 Need to talk?

For those under 18 years of age, refer them to 1737. They can free call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day. They’ll get to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor.

Fees

This service is completely free.

Asian peer support services

Asian peer support services set up by Rainbow Youth. The support group is for Asian young people between 13 - 27 who identifies as Queer, Gender-Diverse or GLBTIQ+. Find out more here or contact info@ry.org.nz for more information. 

Asian Family Services

Asian Family Services (AFS) provides professional, confidential, nationwide face-to-face or telephone support to Asians living in New Zealand. These services are offered in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Thai and Hindi. An interpreter can be arranged for other languages. For more information, visit Asian Family Services.

Green prescription

Green Prescription (GRx) is a referral based health and wellness programme for adults 18 years and over. It is best suited for adults who would like support and motivation to get active and improve their lifestyle. It is delivered through group sessions in various communities in Auckland and Counties Manukau.

Visit Sport Auckland or view the Green prescription flyer for more information.