HELPFUL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

BPM Psychology has created links to important phone numbers and websites to help you with Mental Health Resources.

Brent's writing and thoughts can also be found on the BPM Psychology Instagram page.

External Support Services:

In a crisis?

Phone 111 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED)

Call Healthline 0800 611 116

Call your local DHB Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT Team) – go to https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/in-crisis/ to select your DHB for contact numbers (or ring Healthline)

Waikato Suicide Line - 0800 50 50 50

Helplines for urgent issues – All the numbers below are 24/7

Need to talk? – Free call or text 1737 (any time for support from a trained counsellor or call 0800 1737 1737 Need to talk is a group to call when you are feeling down, overwhelmed, anxious or just need someone to talk to)

Lifeline – 0800 543 354

Waikato Crisis Helpline - 0800 50 50 50

Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)

Healthline – 0800 611 116
Samaritans – 0800 726 666

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)

Alcohol and Drug Helpline – 0800 787 797 or online chat

Gambling Helpline – 0800 654 655 or text 8006

Anxiety Helpline – 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)

Women’s Refuge Crisis line – 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE)
(for women living with violence, or in fear, in their relationship or family)

Rape Crisis – 0800 88 33 00 (for support after rape or sexual assault) Remember you can also call to your GP or family doctor.

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 (for parent and family support)
Plunket – 0800 933 922 (parent helpline and advice service for families, whānau and care givers)

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)