​​🚨 Emergency & Immediate Crisis Support

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If you or someone else is in immediate danger of harm, please call emergency services immediately on 111, or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.

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If you are experiencing severe psychological distress and need to speak with someone right away, free support is available 24/7 through the following national services:

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• Need to Talk?: Call or text 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor.

• Lifeline Aotearoa: Call 0800 543 354 or text HELP (4357).

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Important Disclaimer:

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Please read the following guidelines before exploring these links:

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• Not a Substitute for Therapy: The information and links provided on this page are for educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute formal medical advice, diagnosis, or psychological treatment.

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• Not an Emergency Solution: This resource list is not a crisis intervention service. Utilising these links does not establish or replace an active therapeutic relationship or medical crisis care.

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• Third-Party Content: While we only recommend reputable organizations, we do not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external websites.

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Self-Help Tools & E-Therapy

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Evidence-based digital resources to use between sessions:

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• Healthify NZ: A comprehensive, easy-to-use directory of New Zealand health resources, self-help apps, and trusted medical information.

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• CCI (Centre for Clinical Interventions): Provides excellent, free self-help workbooks and information packages for managing anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.

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• Just a Thought: Free online mental health and wellbeing courses (like cognitive behavioural therapy) available to New Zealanders.

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• Psychology Tools: A robust library of evidence-based therapy workbooks, worksheets, and handouts.

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• Anxiety New Zealand Trust: Offers dedicated anxiety support groups, education, and specialized help for panic attacks and phobias.

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• Yellow Brick Road: A national organization providing critical support, advice, and advocacy specifically for families and whānau walking alongside a loved one with mental illness.

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• Depression Helpline: Free, specialized resources including a self-help tool (The Journal) to help manage depression and anxiety symptoms.

Relationship & Couple Issues

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Tools that foster communication or provide structural support during transitions:

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• The Gottman Institute Research Room: You'll find here relationship quizzes, articles, and scientifically backed communication frameworks (like the "Four Horsemen") for couples.

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• Family Dispute Resolution Centre (FDRC): A crucial link for couples navigating separation who require mediation, conflict resolution, or legal navigation before or instead of using the Family Court.

 

Family Problems & Parenting Support

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Help for families navigating behavioral problems, grief, blended-family dynamics, or structural distress:

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• Parent Help NZ: A comprehensive support network offering a free, anonymous national helpline for parents seeking practical parenting strategies or advice on family conflict.

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• Skylight Trust: A premier national service specializing in helping children, young people, and families navigate trauma, heavy loss, and complex grief.

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• Family Services Directory: A searchable database by the Ministry of Social Development allowing users to find localized social support, financial help, and youth-specific networks across Aotearoa.

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• Ministry of Justice Family Court Guide: Essential for families dealing with guardianship, parenting arrangements, protection orders, or safely navigating family harm.

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Neurodiversity & General Health Resources

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• NeuroClastic Alexithymia & Autism Guide: A deep, insightful resource exploring the intersection of autism and alexithymia (difficulty identifying and expressing emotions).

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• Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora): The official national gateway for government health services, regional care updates, and public medical policies.