Our free helpline & text services provide confidential support from highly trained staff and volunteers.
Need help right now?
Lifeline Helpline
Our compassionate team is here to listen, offer support and provide a safe space for you.
Text Us
Connect with our caring team via text, receive support, and find guidance in times of need.
Suicide Crisis Helpline
If you are thinking about suicide, call our Suicide Crisis Helpline for support.
What we do
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.
Suicide Crisis Helpline
A free, nationwide service available on 0508 828 865. If you are in immediate danger, please call emergency services on 111.
Warmline
Warmline Auckland is a peer support helpline for people who use Auckland DHB mental health services.
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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Support our mission
Donate today to help people get the support they need, when they need it.
Make a difference
Join our community of monthly donors making a difference every day.
Join our team
If you would like to work for Lifeline, find out more here.
Support our mission
Donate today to help people get the support they need, when they need it.
Make a difference
Join our community of monthly donors making a difference every day.
Join our team
If you would like to work for Lifeline, find out more here.