Crisis lines
Please be aware that Ember is not a crisis service. Below are some helpful phone numbers that you can call outside of normal working hours. If it is an emergency situation, please call 111.
Youthline
Lifeline
0800 543 354
(0800 LIFELINE)
1737
Mental Health Foundation
National Depression Initiative
0800 111 757, text 4202
Talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask a question
Youth Mental Health
Directory of Health Listings
OUTLine
For sexuality or gender identity issues
Alcohol Drug Helpline
For people dealing with alcohol or other drug problems
Rape Crisis
For support after rape or sexual assault
Women’s Refuge Crisis Line
For women and children living with violence, or in fear, in their relationship or family
Supporting Families in Mental Illness
For families and whānau supporting a loved one who has a mental illness
Mental Health Crisis Team
Waitemata District (Wellsford to North Shore) health board mental health services.