www.depression.org.nz

Click here for information about depression, recovery and how to access personal support.

Freephone (8am - Midnight, Everyday)   0800 111 757

www.thelowdown.co.nz

Click here for information about depression, recovery and how to access personal support for youth (14-24 years).

Freetext (Midday - Midnight, Everyday)   5626

If you or someone you know needs help now, you can:

• Visit the websites above for information about depression, recovery and how to access personal support.
• Contact the depression helplines:  freephone 0800 111 757 or freetext 5626.
• If you or someone you know needs urgent help for a mental health crisis, contact your local Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT):
  • In your phone book, turn to the last green-striped section at the front titled 'Hospital and other Health Service providers.'
  • In that section, look for a listing for the local hospital or District Health Board and locate 'Mental Health services' or, in some cases, 'Psychiatric services'.  Phone that number to ask for advice.
  • In some areas there may be a listing for CATT (Community Assessment and Treatment Team) or a Crisis Assessment Team.  If so, phone the number given.  If there's no response (after hours), then phone the hospital's main number and ask the operator for 'emergency' mental health services.
  • You can also go to your nearest Hospital Emergency Department
• If you or someone you know needs emergency help where somebody may be at risk of harm, telephone 111