Crisis lines, emergency support & Helplines
Please dial 111 immediately if you are in danger.
Police & emergency services
111 - Emergency Line
105 - Non Emergency Line
Alcohol and drug helpline
0800 787 797
Oranga Tamariki
(Ministry for children)
Ōtepoti-Dunedin Whānau Refuge
0508 326 459 - For general inquiries and reports of concern
0508 227 377 - Caregiver Guidance and Advice
24/7 Crisis line for advice and support and family violence.
0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843
Depression helpline
Helpline for 27/7 free access to trained counsellors.
0800 111 757
4202 (Text)
Emergency psychiatric service
Family Violence Info Line
Part of the 'It's Not Ok' Campaign. Available 7 days 9am - 11pm
0800 456 450
areyouok.org.nz
Suicide Crisis Line
24/7 Access to trained telephone counsellors.
0508 828 865
Call 111 if you are in immediate danger.
lifeline
Free confidential 24/7 Support
0800 543 354
4357 (Text)
Parent Help
7 Days a week, 9am to 9pm
0800 568 856
parenthelp.org.nz
Youthline
0800 376 633
234 (Text)
plunket line
24/7 Free helpline
0800 933 922
Kidsline
24/7 telephone counselling service for children up to 18 years old
0800 543 754
Victim support
24/7 Support
0800 842 846