Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor
Services that provide direct support such as phone or on-line counselling and information
– 0800 543 754
Kidsline is a free and confidential telephone counselling service designed for children up to the age of 14, available 24/7
– www.outline.org.nz and 0800 688 5463 (OUTLINE)
Website with information and confidential telephone support ( 9am – 9pm, Mon – Fri, 6pm – 9pm, Sat, Sun & Holidays) about sexuality or gender identity issues for young people and their friends and families.
– www.thelowdown.co.nz
New Zealand website with advice, information and support for young people with depression. Or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626
– www.whatsup.co.nz and 0800 942 8787
New Zealand website with separate forums for children and teenagers that from 7 to 11 pm includes on-line counselling or from 1 to 11 pm has free telephone counselling.
– 0800 37 66 33; Free Text: 234; Email : talk@youthline.co.nz; www.youthline.co.nz/
A New Zealand based free and confidential telephone, text and e-mail support service for young people and the website has e-therapy tools and information for young people about mental health issues, coping with difficulties and getting help.
Additional websites that have information
– www.headspace.org.au
Focusing on depression, anxiety and substance use, this site is aimed specifically at young people and provides information, tips, personal stories and links.
– www.kidshelp.com.au
Information and advice on a variety of problems and includes email and web counselling for children and young people aged between five and 18 years.
-www.healthtalk.org
Website with information about health, including mental health issues with information for young people, including people sharing their stories.
– au.reachout.com/
Young people focused information and advice on how to prevent and manage tough times including family and friendship issues and mental health difficulties.
– www.somazone.com.au/
Young people focused information about drugs, sex, mental health, body image and relationships.
– www.sparx.org.nz
A New Zealand computer program that helps young people learn skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed.
– teenmentalhealth.org
Canadian website with information and resources regarding a wide range of mental health issues in adolescents, designed for young people and also their families
– www.werrycentre.org.nz
Fact sheets and information for young people and their families regarding mental health issues in young people including what to expect at mental health assessments and keeping well
– youth.anxietybc.com/
Information and strategies specifically designed for young people with anxiety
– www.youthbeyondblue.com/
A website with advice, information and support for children, adolescents and their families if they are experiencing anxiety and depression.