Support Links

If you or someone you know is struggling:
Text 1737 or call to chat with a trained support person – available day and night - https://1737.org.nz/

Domestic Violence Support: https://www.areyouok.org.nz/
Youthline - here to support all young people, with their mental health or other issues, as well as young people who want to learn, grow and give back to their community. https://youthline.co.nz/ 0800 376 633 | Free text 234
InsideOUT - Kōaro is a national charity working to make Aotearoa safer for all rainbow and takatāpui people - https://insideout.org.nz/
RainbowYOUTH - Whāia tō ake ngākaunui, i te pono, i te mārama. Know who you are, be who you are - https://ry.org.nz/
OUTLine (confidential support for people in the rainbow community): 0800 688 5463 between 6pm & 9pm

General Health:

Healthline: 0800 611 116
Alcohol & Drug helpline (support for addictions): 0800 787 797 or text 8681
Depression NZ - Information and support for depression, as well as pregnant women and new parents. Includes stories of people’s journeys to wellness - https://depression.org.nz/
Emergency Mental Health # 0800 112 334
Anxiety Helpline: 0800 ANXIETY (0800 2694389)

Other Helpful Sites:

Mahi For Youth Employment Hastings (free support for finding work, getting CV’s sorted, employment advice) - https://www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/hastings/youth-services/youth-employment/

To contact Youth Council (Youth representatives that work with the Hastings Council to support young people and provide youth voice on Council projects) - https://www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/hastings/youth-services/youth-council/