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Community Support over the Holidays

Sarah Kavanagh —

For those who need support and assistance, please reach out and speak to trained mental health professionals via the following well-being and support services

Child, Adolescent & Family (CAF) Emergency Team (Business hours) 0800 218 219 - press 2

Crisis Resolution, Freephone 0800 920 092, (After hours), 7 days a week.

Lifeline – 0800 543 354

http://sparklers.org.nz

https://www.sparx.org.nz (Help with anxiety and low mood)

Safe to Talk (If affected by sexual harm) 0800044334; Txt 4334.

Aviva (Family Violence Services). 0800 284 82 669

Asian Helpline – 0800 862 342

Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)

Youthline – 0800 376 633 or free text 234

Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202

Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 support from trained counsellor

What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (5–18 year olds). Phone counselling Monday to

Friday, midday–11pm and weekends, 3pm–11pm.

Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 for young people up to 18 years of age.

Open 24/7.

thelowdown.co.nz –or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626

Anxiety New Zealand - 0800 269 4389

If it is an emergency or you, or someone you know, is at immediate risk call 111