Crisis · New Zealand
1737 Need to talk? (New Zealand)
Free call or text to 1737 to reach a trained counsellor in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Whakarongorau Aotearoa3 min read
1737 is the New Zealand free national helpline run by Whakarongorau Aotearoa on behalf of the Ministry of Health. Trained counsellors are available 24/7 by call or text, and the website lists culturally specific services for Māori, Pacific, and rainbow communities.
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A note on this article
Mental Hum publishes general education, not medical advice. If something here reflects your own experience, please consider speaking to a clinician. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.