Wellbeing Support

When faced with a crisis, emergency, or disaster, it’s normal to feel stressed, anxious or distressed. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help.  There are many ways to access free and fast support for mental health and wellbeing. 

Rural Support Trust Helpline - nationwide support for rural communities, call 0800 787 254

Find your local Rural Support Trust

North Island

• Northland
• Waikato-Hauraki-Coromandel
• Bay of Plenty
• East Coast
• Taranaki
• Manawatu-Rangitikei
• Ruapehu-Whanganui

South Island

• Top of the South 
• West Coast 
• North Canterbury 
• Mid Canterbury
• South Canterbury 
• Otago 
• Southland

• Need to Talk? - free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason
• Lifeline - free community helpline, call 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357 for free, confidential support 24/7
• Youthline - available 24/7 for any young person in New Zealand or anyone who is supporting a young person. Call 0800 376 633, free test 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz
• Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) - a free service available 24/7 where you can speak with trained and experienced social service practitioners
• Rural Women New Zealand - supporting rural women, call 0800 256 467
• Federated Farmers - a lobby and advocacy group for all farmers and growers, call 0800 327 646
• Victim Support (storms or extreme weather) - free, nationwide support service for people affected by trauma, call 0800 327 646
• Red Cross - caring for yourself and others after an emergency or disaster