Directory of Help
Find your
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You are not alone. This directory is curated by Scendent to help you or someone you care about find the right mental health support — fast. All resources are NZ-based and verified.
Free call or text 1737 anytime to talk with a trained counsellor. NZ's national mental health helpline. No referral, no cost, no judgment.
Visit 1737.org.nz ↗Confidential crisis support over the phone. Trained counsellors available around the clock for anyone in distress, crisis, or needing someone to talk to.
Visit lifeline.org.nz ↗Free support for young people in NZ. Phone, text, email and online chat. Peer support workers who understand what young people are going through.
Visit youthline.co.nz ↗Dedicated support for people having thoughts of suicide, or who are concerned about someone. Staffed by trained crisis counsellors.
More info ↗Specialist support for people affected by sexual harm. Confidential, non-judgmental. Available by phone, text, email or webchat.
Visit safetotalk.nz ↗Free phone and online chat counselling for children and young people aged 5–18. Staffed by trained counsellors who understand young people.
Visit whatsup.co.nz ↗Resources, tools, and information to support mental health and wellbeing in Aotearoa. Runs mental health campaigns, provides workplace support, and advocates for system change.
Visit mentalhealth.org.nz ↗Online resources, self-tests, and information about depression and anxiety. Includes a directory of services and tools you can use right now, for free.
Visit depression.org.nz ↗Specialist support for people experiencing anxiety and related disorders. Includes a helpline, online courses, and a network of trained therapists nationwide.
Visit anxiety.org.nz ↗Support and information for people living with OCD and their whānau. Provides resources, a peer network, and access to specialist therapists trained in ERP.
Visit ocd.org.nz ↗Support for people living with eating disorders and their families. Helpline staffed by trained counsellors, plus a national directory of specialist practitioners.
Visit ed.org.nz ↗Community mental health and addiction services across NZ. Works with people who experience mental health challenges, addiction, and other complex needs.
Visit emerge.org.nz ↗Suicide prevention and mental health support for Pacific communities in NZ. Culturally responsive services, research, and resources for Pacific young people and their whānau.
Visit leva.co.nz ↗Suicide prevention for Māori whānau. Free resources, safe messaging guidelines, and culturally appropriate support for individuals, families, and communities.
Visit tautoko.org.nz ↗Meditation and mindfulness app with evidence-based tools for stress, anxiety, sleep, and focus. Structured courses designed for young people starting their mental health journey.
Visit headspace.com ↗Free counselling for young people aged under 25 in NZ. No referral needed — book directly online. Funded by donations from the I Am Hope Foundation.
Visit gumbootfriday.com ↗Working to remove barriers to mental health support for New Zealand youth. School visits, community programmes, and the Gumboot Friday free counselling initiative.
Visit iamhope.org.nz ↗Free or subsidised mental health support at most NZ universities and polytechnics. Contact your institution's student services to access counselling without a GP referral.
Find your institution ↗Free and confidential support for anyone affected by alcohol or other drug use. Phone, text or online chat. Helps connect you with local services and treatment options.
Visit alcoholdrughelp.org.nz ↗Residential and community addiction treatment services across New Zealand. Works with young people and adults dealing with alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction.
Visit odyssey.org.nz ↗Free counselling and support for people affected by gambling harm — for the person gambling and those around them. Available throughout NZ.
Visit pgf.nz ↗Free and confidential support for LGBTQ+ people and their whānau in Aotearoa. Phone and text helpline staffed by trained volunteers from within the community.
Visit outline.org.nz ↗Auckland-based support for LGBTQ+ youth under 28. Drop-in groups, one-on-one support, and a range of programmes to build connection and resilience.
Visit ry.org.nz ↗Works with schools across NZ to create safer, more inclusive environments for rainbow students. Resources for students, teachers, and whānau.
Visit insideout.org.nz ↗NZ-built mental wellbeing app by Sir John Kirwan. Daily check-ins, guided activities, and tools for managing stress, anxiety, and low mood. Free to download.
Visit mentemia.com ↗A free online game for young people aged 12–19 that teaches cognitive behavioural therapy skills in a fun, engaging format. Developed by the University of Auckland.
Visit sparx.org.nz ↗NZ resource for young people experiencing depression or anxiety. Practical tools, real stories, and easy ways to get help — designed for and by young New Zealanders.
Visit thelowdown.co.nz ↗Free online programme from the Mental Health Foundation to help people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression develop skills for self-management.
Visit stayingontrack.org.nz ↗International directory of verified crisis helplines. Find support in your country, language, or for your specific situation — updated regularly by a trusted global network.
Visit findahelpline.com ↗NZ's national telehealth service. Delivers mental health support via phone, text, and online chat. Operates 1737, smoking cessation, and several other national helplines.
Visit whakarongorau.nz ↗Use this international helpline finder to locate crisis support in your country or region.
All resources in this directory are verified by the Scendent team. If you know a resource that should be listed here, or if you're a practitioner wanting to join our referral network, get in touch.