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Information for whānau and friends 

Mental Health Supports

In-Person Supports in Timaru:

South Canterbury District Health Board Mental Health Services: Provides a range of mental health services, including assessment, treatment, and support for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. Contact: 0800 277 997 (24/7 Crisis Team).

Timaru Mental Health Support Trust: Offers a variety of mental health services, including counselling, support groups, and community outreach programs. Contact: (03) 688 2236.

Family Works South Canterbury: Provides counselling and support services for individuals, couples, and families. Contact: (03) 687 7970.

Youthline South Canterbury: Provides support and counselling services for young people aged 12-25. Contact: 0800 376 633 or text 234.

Online/Phone Supports in New Zealand:

Depression Helpline: Provides free and confidential support for anyone experiencing depression or anxiety. Contact: 0800 111 757 (24/7).

Lifeline New Zealand: Offers free 24/7 helpline support for individuals in distress or crisis. Contact: 0800 543 354.

Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand: Provides information, resources, and support for mental health and well-being. Visit their website: www.lifeine.co.nz

Just a Thought: An online platform that offers mental health resources and support, including self-help tools and access to trained counsellors. Visit their website: www.justathought.co.nz

Youthline New Zealand: Offers free 24/7 helpline support, counselling, and online chat for young people aged 12-25. Contact: 0800 376 633 or text 234.

Text or call 1737 24/7 for brief counselling support. Website www.1737.org.nz

Anxiety and depression

Just a Thought (Free online courses)

Rainbow

Q-Topia
Q-Topia is a support network based in Canterbury for queer youth. facilitator@qtopia.org.nz

Inside OUT
InsideOUT is a national organization working with youth whānau, schools and communities to help make save spaces for all young people of all genders and sexualities. hello@insideout.org.nz or 0273314507

Whānau/Family support group for caregivers of the rainbow community contact the YMCA (South Canterbury) - 03 688 3682