Wellbeing tools and strategies

• Need to talk? Visit the 1737 website. Free call or text 24/7 to speak with a trained counsellor
• Lifeline (opens in a new tab) - 0800 543 354 or text HELP (4357) for free support 24 hours a day
• Suicide Crisis Helpline (opens in a new tab) - 0508 TAUTOKO
• Depression Helpline (opens in a new tab) - 0800 111 757 or text 4202. Call or text 24/7 if you are wanting to talk to someone about how you are feeling.
• Youthline (opens in a new tab) - 0800 376 633 or free text 234. You don’t have to be in a crisis to get in touch. Can be for all reason- for Kiwis aged between 12-24 years
• Outline (opens in a new tab) - 0800 688 5463 (between 6pm-9pm daily) An all-ages, rainbow, mental health organisation providing support to the rainbow community, friends, and whānau.
• Samaritans (opens in a new tab) - 0800 726 666 - Available 24/7 if you are experiencing loneliness, depression, despair, distress or suicidal feelings
• Alcohol Drug Helpline (opens in a new tab) - 0800 787 797 or free text to 8681 - If you are concerned about your own or others drinking or drug taking we can assist with information, insight and support.
• Asian Helpline (opens in a new tab) - 0800 862 342
• Healthline (opens in a new tab) - 0800 611 116 to speak with a trained medical professional for health advice and information.
• Meth Help (opens in a new tab) - 0800 6384 4357 to talk confidently about meth related issues and get support.
• Shine (opens in a new tab) - 0508 744 633 - Free helpline to support those who have/are victims of family violence

Online tools and websites

• Just a thought (opens in a new tab) - Free evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression.
• Blurt (opens in a new tab) - Taking Care of Yourself at University
• The Five Ways to Wellbeing (opens in a new tab) - Help people stay mentally well
• Centre for Clinical Interventions (opens in a new tab) - Self-help resources for a range of different mental health conditions
• The Lowdown (opens in a new tab) - Straight up answers for when life sucks. Find support here for your Hauora, Identity, Culture and mental health.
• Depression (opens in a new tab)- Take a small step by getting ideas or support on how to take care of yourself and others.
• The level (opens in a new tab) - A straight up guide for people who use drugs.
• We're stronger without alcohol (opens in a new tab) - Advice and resources aimed at breaking the cycle of alcohol harm.
• Calm (opens in a new tab) - Computer Assisted Learning for the Mind
• High Alert (opens in a new tab) - Drug Information & how to get help
• InsideOut (opens in a new tab) - Research and Clinical excellence in Eating Disorders
• Te Whare Tapa Whā (opens in a new tab) - Māori Health Models
• Mental Health Foundation (opens in a new tab) - Works towards creating a society free from discrimination.
• Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention (opens in a new tab) - Support to Māori individuals, whānau, and communities.

Apps

• Headspace: Meditate and Relax (opens in a new tab) (Guided Meditation)
• Smiling Mind (opens in a new tab) (Meditation and Mindfulness)
• CBT Self Care Journal (opens in a new tab)(Journalling)
• DailyBean (opens in a new tab) (Mood Tracker and Journal)
• Virtual Hope Box (opens in a new tab) (Games to reduce stress)
• CBT-i coach (opens in a new tab) (Sleep Skills and Tracking)
• MindShift (opens in a new tab) (Coping with Anxiety)
• PTSD Coach (opens in a new tab) - (Managing PTSD)
• Breathe2Relax (opens in a new tab) - (Breathing exercises)
• WOOP (opens in a new tab) - (Changing habits and goal setting)

• Mrs D is going without: I used to be a boozy housewife, now I’m not. This is my book (Lotta Dann) - Alcohol use and her recovery
• This Too Shall Pass (Julia Samuel) - Adapting to hardship and how mental health is different for everyone
• Own your anxiety (Julian Brass) - Tools that focus on what you are able to control, motivation and positive action.
• The Highly Sensitive Person (Elaine N. Aron) - Coping when everything is overwhelming
• Be Calm (Jill P. Weber) - Advice for anxiety
• Beating the Blues: A self-help approach to overcome depression (Jillian Ball and Susan Tanner) - Self-help book based on cognitive behavioural therapy