Resources

If you want to talk:

• Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.

• The Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions).

• Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.

• The Lowdown Text – 5626 for support to help young people recognise and understand depression or anxiety.

• Anxiety Helpline – 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)

• Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (or text 4357 – HELP)

• Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0800 TAUTOKO)

Addiction Support Services

• CADS (Community Alcohol & Drug Services) – (09) 845 1818. www.cads.org.nz

• Alcohol & Drug Helpline – 0800 787 797

• Don’t get sucked in – dontgetsuckedin.co.nz (Vaping education for Teens)

• EDANZ – Eating Disorders Association of NZ (www.ed.org.nz)

• 30 Day Alcohol Experiment – thisnakedmind.com/blog-the-alcohol-experiment.

Digital Tools & Resources

• Groov (formerly Mentemia) – www.groovnow.com is an app that you can use to monitor, manage and improve your mental wellbeing by setting daily goals and tracking your progress.

• Mental Health Foundation – www.mentalhealth.org.nz

• Small Steps – Small Steps are digital tools to help you maintain wellness, find relief, or get help for yourself, friends or whānau

• HABITs Messenger – (including Aroha Chatbot) a uniquely New Zealand chatbot app designed for young people -it feels like talking with a trusted friend. Download it from the app store on your mobile device.

• Triple P Online – Triple P Online is an online parenting support including Triple P, Teen Triple P and FearLess Triple P. Designed to help parents support their children and teenagers to cope with life's, ups and downs, promote wellbeing and make family life more enjoyable.