Need help with your family and/or personal situation?
If you are in crisis now call Lifeline 0800 543 345
Several services and organisations in New Zealand can provide support. Please click on the links below to access websites that offer information and support on a range of issues.
Please note that the links below are to New Zealand-based websites. These services may not be available if you are not in New Zealand. You can, however, use these links to get an idea of support services you might wish to access in your country of residence.
Service Directories – directories of health and social service providers
General Support
Lifeline Aotearoa – 24 hour telephone counselling
Families and Relationships
Ministry of Justice/Family Court
Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamaraki
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Family Violence
Sexual Assault Support Centre Directory
Alcohol, Drugs and Gambling
Salvation Army Bridge and Oasis
Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand
Finances and Budgeting
Government Departments/Agencies
Ministry of Social Development
Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamaraki
Ministry of Justice/Family Court
Office of the Children’s Commissioner
Depression and Mental Health
Disability
New Zealand Federation of Disability Information Centres
Parenting Arrangements After Separation Study