Need help now?
If you or a veteran needs immediate assistance, help is always available
If this is an emergency
Call 111 if you - or someone you know - are in immediate danger
If you need to talk
If you or someone else is not in immediate danger - but still need to talk - the following organisations can help:
Organisation
Need to talk? 1737
NZDF4U
Lifeline Aotearoa
Samaritans
Contact
1737 - Phone or text a trained counsellor
0800 693 438
0800 543 354
0800 726 666
If you need support
Healthline
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Healthline can help you if you're freeling unwell but not sure whether you need to see a doctor. It's staffed by registered nurses who are specialists in assessing and advising over the phone.
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Call Healthline on 0800 611 116
Royal NZ Returned and Services Association (RSA)
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The RSA honours and supports both current and ex-service members. It can provide financial and other support through its networks in NZ
For assistance for all Service personnel and their families, contact your nearest
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