Need extra support? These helpline services and tools can help

1737 – Need to Talk: A free text and call service for anyone feeling anxious, overwhelmed or just need to chat to someone.

Sparx: An interactive, self-help, online tool that teaches young people skills to help combat depression and anxiety: sparx.org.nz

Skylight: For counselling support through trauma, loss and grief: 0800299100 www.skylight.org.nz

Grief Centre: Support for all forms of loss, grief, trauma or difficult change: 0800 331 333

Lifeline: Mental health support and counselling. 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP)

Healthline: Free health advice, information and treatment from experienced and professional health providers: 0800 611 116

Youthline: Counselling, support and advice for young people, their parents, whānau and friends: 0800 376 633 or free text 234 or online chat www.youthline.co.nz

OutLine Aotearoa: Sexuality and gender identity support: 0800 688 5463

Vaka Tautua: Free national Pacific helpline. The team speaks Samoan, Tongan, Cook Islands, Māori and English: 0800 825 282

Anxiety NZ: A helpline to support people with all forms of anxiety and family or friends supporting someone with anxiety: 0800 269 4389

Te Ikaroa Rangatahi Social Services: Kaupapa Māori social services, abuse and violence support: 06 8799495