As a young adult or kid, you can access specific resources and tools to support great mental health.
Support for rangatahi (young adults)
The Lowdown
Created by young adults for young adults, the Lowdown provides information and stories to support you. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, having issues with friends or struggling with your family, The Lowdown is here for you.
Access information and stories on The Lowdown website (external link)
Youthline
Youthline is available for young people throughout Aotearoa New Zealand who are aged between 12-24 years. They provide a free 24/7 Helpline service (text, phone, webchat & email) and free face-to-face counselling services. You can contact them via:
Phone: 0800 376 633
Text: 234
Webchat on the Youthline website (external link)
What's Up
Run by Banardos, What's Up offers free counciling and a safe space for rangatahi. They're available to call Mon-Sun 11am-11pm or you can send them a message. Nothing is too big or too small.
Phone 0800 942 8787
Visit the What's Up website (external link)
Mental Wealth
While everyone has mental health, this team are focused on helping you build mental wealth. Check in, feel good and stay connected through this interactive and information-filled site.
Find out what Mental Wealth can offer (external link)
Support for tamariki (children)
What's Up
Funded by Banardos, What's Up offers free counciling and a safe space for tamariki. They're available to call Mon-Sun 11am-11pm or you can send them a message. Nothing is too big or too small.
Phone 0800 942 8787
Visit the What's Up website (external link)
SibSupport
Run by Parent to Parent, this programme helps connect and support siblings of disabled people.
See what's available for tamariki with SibSupport (external link)
Not quite what you were looking for? There are plenty more free mental health tools and resources waiting for you.
Check out Mental health support resources
Last updated on Thursday, 16 May 2024