We would like to wish everyone a safe and healthy summer holiday. However, we do know that the festive season and holidays brings about a lot of stress. Below are a few national support services and helplines which you can access if you need:
In the case of an emergency, dial 111
You can get support through your Doctor/General Practitioner
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
Healthline – 0800 611 116
Samaritans – 0800 726 666
https://mentalhealth.org.nz/helplines
Community Support
Catholic Social Service – 09 378 9650
Parish Contact Details
OLSOS – 09 534 8710
St Marks – 09 5769759
St Luke’s – 09 358 4750
