You can report any online bullying or abuse to Netsafe.
https://www.netsafe.org.nz/
Email help@netsafe.org.nz
Complete a form at netsafe.org.nz/report
- Need to talk? – Free call or text 1737
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland
- Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
- Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
- What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for teenagers). Phone counselling is available Monday to Friday, 1pm–10pm and weekends, 3pm–10pm. Online chat is available 7pm–10pm daily.
- Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 (0800 KIDSLINE) for young people up to 18 years of age. Open 24/7.
- Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions)
- SPARX.org.nz – Online e-therapy tool provided by the University of Auckland that helps young people learn skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed.
- thelowdown.co.nz – A website that helps young people understand depression and anxiety from their own perspective. Get in touch with a trained counsellor by free txt (5626).
Gender Identity / Sexuality
- OUTLine NZ – 0800 688 5463 (OUTLINE) provides confidential telephone support.
Other Specialist Helplines
Help for parents, family and friends
- Commonground – A website hub providing parents, family, whānau and friends with access to information, tools and support to help a young person who is struggling.
- Parent Help – 0800 568 856
- Family Services 211 Helpline – 0800 211 211 for help finding (and direct transfer to) community based health and social support services in your area.
- Skylight – 0800 299 100 (for support through trauma, loss and grief; 9am-5pm weekdays)
- Supporting Families In Mental Illness - 0800 732 825 (for families and whānau supporting a loved one who has a mental illness)