Suicide support

Suicide support

  • Support services and information to help prevent suicide and support the family/whānau of suicidal persons.
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1737(external link)(external link)
Free call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day to talk or text with a trained counsellor.

Aoke te Rā(external link)(external link) 
A free service that provides support and manaaki to individuals and whānau who have lost someone to suicide. More information about the service can be found here.(external link)(external link) You can refer or yourself or be referred by your healthcare provider or Victim Support person.

ACROSS(external link)(external link)
ACROSS is an Anglican, Catholic and Community support service providing social work, counselling and foster care services to families in the Palmerston North area. Phone 06 356 7486 or email enquiries@ across.org.nz.

Grief Support Services Tauranga(external link)(external link)
Phone (07) 578 4480. Offers counselling, support groups, resources and more.

Asian Family Services(external link)(external link) 0800 862 342 Professional, confidential, nationwide face-to-face or telephone support to Asians living in New Zealand.

Family Mental Health Support Inc South Canterbury(external link)(external link) 
Phone 0800 732 000 or email office@famhs.nz. A free support service that offers a range of support options that might include information and education about mental illness and addiction, problem-solving, crisis planning and liaison/advocacy with other services. Referrals come from all sources, including self referrals.

GROW Mental Health(external link)(external link)
Phone or text 021 049 1360. A free service providing community support groups for mental illness and personal development, face-to-face or online. Illnesses include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicidal thoughts, PTSD, addictive behaviours and psychosis.

Rangitāne o Tamaki nui a Rua Incorporated(external link)(external link)
Phone 06 374 6860 or email tamakinuiarua@rangitane.co.nz. Provides a wide range of support services to whānau ranging from alcohol & drug, smoking, mental health, asthma to screening in the Tararua region. 

Yellow Brick Road(external link)(external link) 
Phone 0800 732 825 (Auckland) or 0800 876 682 (Christchurch). Provides self evaluation, resources, videos, regional services, events, brochures, free support, education and information for family and whanau. Also offers mutual support, the sharing of experiences and gaining strength and skills to cope better through participation in support groups.

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