Depression Specific Helplines

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).

Sexuality or gender identity helpline

OutLine Aotearoa – 0800 688 5463 (0800 OUTLINE) provides confidential telephone support and online chat support between 6pm-9pm every day.

Warmlines for people experiencing mental illness or those supporting them.

Free peer support services for people experiencing mental illness or those supporting them:

Canterbury and West Coast 

03 379 8415 / 0800 899 276 (1pm to midnight, seven nights).