Helpful websites

Waka Hourua is a national suicide prevention programme for Māori and Pasifika communities.

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is a charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health and wellbeing.

Like Minds, Like Mine is a public education programme aimed at reducing the stigma and discrimination faced by people with experience of mental illness.

Helping New Zealanders recognise and understand depression, including access to The Journal.

Skylight provides specialised grief support for New Zealand children, young people, adults and their families who are facing change, loss, trauma and grief.

Making a difference in the lives of those affected by mood disorders.

Advice for what to do when someone is suicidal or at risk and needing urgent help.

A depression website for youth providing online texting and webcam support services

Free and confidential advice and support

A fellowship of men and women who share their common problem and help others to recovery from alcoholism.

An organisation of people recovering from addiction who help each other stay clean and recover from the effects of addiction.

Living Sober is an online recovery community providing mutual support for people struggling with alcohol use disorders.

CareNZ supports anyone concerned about their own or someone else’s use of alcohol or other drugs

Youthline offers the Family Services Directory, a searchable online database which lists information about family support organisations and the services/programmes they offer to support New Zealand families.