by Avonside

Worried about Someone?

Even if you are close to someone, it can sometimes be hard to tell how much emotional pain they are in and whether they need help; and it can be equally as hard recognising it in yourself. Often, it’s something small that can make you think something isn’t quite right – often that hunch will be right. You might see it in yourself or in someone else, or someone could see it in you. There is a range of services and support available to help when you are worried about someone else or yourself.

Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day.

 Websites

Worried about Someone - Mental Health Foundation

Worried About Someone - ReThink

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Understanding what to do if students self-harm

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How to Check-in

National Family Services Directory for information about services that and help with parenting, family support, special needs, family violence, custody and access, child behaviour, life skills, counselling, addiction, sexual abuse, grief and loss.

Canterbury Māori Health Providers Māori Health Providers

Māori & Pasifika Health Māori & Pasifika Health Providers

The Voices of Hope


 Need to Talk

Asian Family Counselling Services 0800 862 342

Chinese Lifeline – 0800 888 880 (for people who speak Mandarin or Cantonese)

Depression helpline 0800 111 757 or text ‘8681’

Kidsline 0800 54 37 54

Lifeline 0800 LIFELINE (0800 543 354) or text ‘Help’ to 4357

Samaritans 0800 726 666

What's Up 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18-year-olds; 1 pm to 11 pm).

Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234

HeyBro 0800 439 276 For men who feel they are going to harm a loved one.

Rural Support Trust for people in rural communities dealing with financial or personal challenges. 0800 787 254

Refugees as Survivors psychological support for refugees and asylum seekers 0800 472 769

24/7 HELPline support for sexual abuse survivors 0800 623 1700


 In a Crisis

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