Helpful websites

A charity working towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health and wellbeing. Has a wide range of free resources available.

A national organisation that provides support for whānau who have a loved one experiencing mental health challenges.

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 and anxiety, including access to the Small Steps digital tools for wellbeing.

A website to help young New Zealanders recognise and understand depression or anxiety and get support.

Making a difference in the lives of those affected by mental health issues.

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

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

A national suicide prevention training programme, created especially for New Zealand communities.

Supporting Māori whānau, iwi, hapū and communities to prevent suicide.

Free and confidential advice and support

Up to date information about health care providers and services offered which can be searched for by your region.

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

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

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

Run by the NZ Drug Foundation, The Level helps New Zealanders learn, think and talk about their use of alcohol and other drugs and offer practical ways to begin to make changes.

Provides support to anyone concerned about their own or someone else’s use of alcohol or other drugs.

Qualified counsellors provide free, professional and confidential counselling services for both gamblers and people affected by gambling.

Free and confidential support, education and counselling for those affected by gambling harm, as well as their whānau/family and others affected.

Professional counselling, advice and support to Asian people in New Zealand affected by gambling harm. Services are available in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Thai and Hindi.

Located throughout New Zealand to provide liaison between police and the Rainbow community.

Supporting queer, gender diverse and intersex youth in Aotearoa New Zealand.

A national organisation working with youth whānau, schools and communities to help make safe spaces for young people of all genders and sexualities.

Provides support, youth groups, whānau support and resources to rainbow young people in the wider Canterbury area.

A cross-cultural and transgender-led national organisation that assists transgender, intersex and takatāpui people in having choices about their lives and bodies.

Provides information and education to support intersex people and their families

An interdisciplinary professional organisation working to promote the health, wellbeing and rights of transgender people.