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Lifeline Helpline
Lifeline Helpline

Our compassionate team is available to offer guidance, and provide a safe space for you whenever you need it.

Helpline: 0800 543 354
Text Us
Text Us

Access help through our text helpline service. Connect with our caring team via text, receive support, and find guidance in times of need.

Text us on: 4357
TAUTOKO Suicide Crisis Helpline
TAUTOKO Suicide Crisis Helpline

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

Helpline: 0508 828 865
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. We also provide corporate training through our Lifeline Connect service.

Calls to our helplines are free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We receive no government funding for these helplines and rely on public donations.

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