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Our free helpline & text services provide confidential support from highly trained staff and volunteers.

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Lifeline Helpline
Lifeline Helpline

Our compassionate team is here to listen, offer support and provide a safe space for you.

Helpline: 0800 543 354
Text Us
Text Us

Connect with our caring team via text, receive support, and find guidance in times of need.

Text us on: 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline
Suicide Crisis Helpline

If you think you or someone you know may be thinking about suicide, call our Suicide Crisis Helpline for support.

Helpline: 0508 828 865

What we do

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Lifeline Helpline

We’re committed to providing a safe, effective and confidential service to support the emotional and mental well-being of our callers and communities.

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Suicicde Crisis

Suicide Crisis Helpline

A free, nationwide service available on 0508 828 865. If you are in immediate danger, please call emergency services on 111.

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Warmline

Warmline Auckland is a peer support helpline for people who use Auckland DHB mental health services.

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About us

About us

Lifeline Aotearoa has been helping New Zealanders in distress and crisis for over 60 years.

Our free community helplines, 0800 LIFELINE and Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 TAUTOKO, and our text support service HELP (4357) are answered by our highly trained team from centres in Auckland and Christchurch.

Calls to our helplines are free and confidential. We receive no government funding for these helplines and rely on public donations.

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