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Useful Links

If you are concerned about your own or a family member’s immediate safety outside of our usual business hours, there are a number of organisations you can contact for urgent after-hours assistance:

For Youth

SPARX: a computerised self-help programme intended to help people aged 12-19 who may be feeling down

Mental Wealth by Le Va: online resources to help young people look after their mental health, and includes online counselling

The Lowdown: videos and articles about anxiety and depression and also includes support through a free 24/7 helpline, text and webchat

Aroha: a chatbot to help young people cope with stress

Youthline: support for young people via the free call service, text and webchat

Melon Health: online tools and resources to help people manage stressful times, and also has an app available for download

Sparklers: a free online toolkit of wellbeing activities for tamariki Years 1 to 8.

1737: a free service for any New Zealander, including young people, that may be feeling down, anxious, a bit overwhelmed or just need to chat to someone. People can call or text for free 24/7.

Depression: a website to help New Zealanders recognise and understand depression and anxiety

Telephone Support

24/7 Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or text 4202
24/7 Anxiety Helpline – 0800 269 4389
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or text HELP
Youthline – 0800 376 633 or text 234
The Lowdown – 0800 111 757 or text 5626
What’s Up – 0800 942 8787 (7 days a week from 1PM to 11PM)

Parenting Support and Information

The Parenting Place: Information and resources to help New Zealand parents on their parenting journey

Kiwi Families: Free tips, tools and advice from some of New Zealand’s best parenting experts

Brainwave: Important information about the first 1000 days of a child’s life

A Guide to Airline Travel for Children with Disabilities

General

Psychologists Board

New Zealand Psychological Society

Mental Health Foundation of NZ

Funding

We understand that the cost of therapy or an educational psychology assessment means it is not always accessable to everyone who needs it. Here are some organisations that may be able to provide some support:

Max e-Grants from Office Max

"Developed in conjunction with children's charity Barnardos, the Max e-Grants programme provides assistance to support individual or small groups of children so they won't feel isolated or left out of activities due to social or economic disadvantage beyond their control.

Schools and early childhood centres may nominate children aged from four to 18 years old for a grant. The types of grants we fund for individuals or small groups are for school books and stationery, uniforms and equipment, special tuition, and subsidies enabling children to join their class on excursions and camps".

JR McKenzie Trust

"Sir John McKenzie who set up the J R McKenzie Trust in 1940 wanted to improve the quality of life of New Zealanders. This purpose, insightful for its time and set out in its Trust Deed, allows the Trust Board to make donations for any charitable or educational purposes it wishes to select."