In an emergency or if you or someone you know is at risk, call Emergency Services on 111.
If someone tells you that they feel suicidal or feel like “ending it all”, take them seriously. Every attempt to reach out for help is an opportunity to help keep someone safe.
Ask if they have a plan. If the person has a plan, then you may need some help to keep them safe. In such cases, connecting with a professional or someone who knows suicide first aid is the best thing to do.
If you have an urgent need for support, please contact the Mental Health Emergency Team in your region through the Southern DHB on 0800 467 846. For non-urgent support please contact the Mental Health Hotline (1737) which is a free service available 24/7.
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Free call 0800 LIFELINE (0800-543-354) |
Free call 0800 LIFELINE (0800-543-354)
Free text HELP (4357)
Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508-828-865
www.lifeline.org.nz
Lifeline Aotearoa helps people in crisis, including people who are feeling suicidal. It operates a free national helpline (0800 LIFELINE), the Suicide Crisis Helpline (0508-828-865) and a free text support service HELP (4357).
Calls and texts are free and confidential and the services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Suicide Crisis Helpline is operated by highly trained and experienced telephone counsellors who have undergone advanced suicide prevention training.
Lifeline Aotearoa’s webpage contains lots of useful links and resources.
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021-293-0094 |
021-293-0094
contact@lifematters.org.nz
www.lifematters.org.nz
Life Matters is a local organisation that aims to reduce the rate of suicide and suicidal behaviour by:
The Life Matters webpage contains lots of helpful information and links.
Life Matters operates the Hope Centre (3 Albion Place, Dunedin ‐ open 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday) which is a place to visit if you need help navigating mental health services or the aftermath of suicide and also offers a monthly support group for those bereaved by suicide.