Mental Health

• Are you feeling stressed or just need someone to talk to?• Are you feeling down or a bit overwhelmed?• Do you know someone who is feeling out-of-sorts or down?Whatever it is, 1737 are there. ‘1737, need to talk?’ is New Zealand’s national mental health & addictions helpline number. Free call or free text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor or you can talk to a peer support worker. Their service is completely free.

A Girl Called Hope provides Wellbeing Programmes both Residential and in Community for young women (16-28yrs) from throughout Aotearoa. They exist for young women who are motivated for change & facing mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, suicidal thinking, disordered eating & self-harm. The Residential Wellbeing programme utilises CBT & is DBT informed & the experience of living in community is explored through individual counselling, group process, staff coaching and self-discovery through the daily routines and rhythms. Programme is voluntary, participation is necessary for growth.

After a Suicide is a website resource that offers practical information and guidance if someone you love or care about has died by suicide.

Anxiety New Zealand Trust provides a free & confidential Anxiety Helpline 0800 ANXIETY (O800 269 4389); giving vital support to people of any age who experience all forms of anxiety.If you're feeling anxious and would like to talk to someone about anxiety or would like to seek advice for a friend or family member you can phone their free 24/7 Anxiety Helpline wherever you are in Aotearoa. Anxiety New Zealand Trust specialises in the treatment, support and education of anxiety disorders and depression in children, adolescents and adults and also provides free peer support groups. 1:1 therapy may incur full costs.

Asian Health Services 'AHS' provide culturally linguistically appropriate support for individuals under the care of the mental health services of Waitemata DHB.AHS is available to Chinese, Korean, Indian, Pakistani, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese & Japanese clients.The Asian Mental Health Service offers the following services:• Socio-cultural assessment for Asian clients• Psycho-education for the service users & their families• Counselling• Engagement & communication support between the service users and their mental health clinicians• Support for the service users and their families to understand the health systems and access appropriate community resources or services• Support for the service users to identify their strengths to achieve their personal goals• Collaboration with the mental health professionals and other service providers• Group programmes • ACPS: Asian Clinical Psychological Service• CCC: clinical cultural consultation service for the Asian clients by a bi-lingual (cross-cultural) psychiatristNon-NZ residents will be required to provide proof of eligibility for publicly funded health services, such as a passport. Those who cannot provide proof will need to pay for the health services they receive.

Aunty Dee is a free online tool for anyone who needs some help working through a problem or problems. It doesn’t matter what the problem is, you can use Aunty Dee to help you work it through.Aunty Dee is a systematic approach to decision making that is based on Structured Problem Solving.Structured Problem Solving is a strategy based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and has been shown to reduce depression symptoms in both adults and young people.

Changing Minds leads collaborative social change projects aimed at reducing stigma and discrimination and improving mental health and wellbeing for communities and people. A consumer-led organisation, they also provide systemic advocacy for the rights of people with lived experience and up-to-date information on mental health and social development initiatives across Aotearoa.

Dayspring has been working with vulnerable families for over 30 years and has a long history of positive involvement with mothers and their babies who are living with post-natal depression or an ongoing mental illness.They have first hand experience of the impact mental illness has on the mother/baby bonding processes. Services and programmes are designed to support women and their families.They offer maternal mental health community support, counselling, lifestyle and parenting programmes including craft, sewing, exercise. Creche available.

Call the Depression Helpline to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask a question.This Depression Helpline and website is part of the National Depression Initiative which aims to help New Zealanders recognise and understand depression and anxiety; reducing the impact that depression and anxiety have on the lives of New Zealanders by encouraging early recognition and help-seeking.

EaseUp is a mobile community-based service that supports youth who are experiencing challenges with their mental wellbeing and/or alcohol and other drug issues. EaseUp is made up of Peer Support Workers and Clinicians who work in partnership with the young person. The service provides holistic support to fit the needs of young person, which is delivered where the young person feels most comfortable.

EDANZ is a charitable organisation of parents who have experience in supporting a loved one with an eating disorder. They provide support, practical advice and understanding for parents and carers so they can help their loved one recover. They also provide education and advocacy for early detection, improvements in recovery outcomes and a clear and accessible pathway to evidence based treatment. The information they provide is accurate to the best of their knowledge. However, they are not medical professionals and urge anyone concerned about health issues to seek professional advice.

Ember Services blends professional expertise and lived experience to provide mental health, alcohol and other drug and intellectual disability support services throughout New Zealand’s North Island.Their vision is an Aotearoa where all people are supported to be who and what they want to be. A society that better understands and responds to mental distress, addiction, and intellectual disability. They support people to live the life they choose and they challenge the barriers that hold them back.Their services comprises support that span Community Support, Residential Support, Peer Support, Supported Employment and Consumer Network Support.

Emerge Aotearoa provides a wide range of community-based mental health, addiction, disability support and social housing services nationwide. They believe that everyone is capable of living full and rich lives in their communities of choice. In every aspect of their work they are committed to helping their service users be the best they can be.

Equip provides a range of services that help people who experience mental health issues. Equip provides varying amounts of support, and in most cases can come to the client.Services include:• Community Support Hours• Older Adults• Family Whanau Support• Totara Club - Day Care Dementia facility• Koromiko House - Respite facility• Dietician Services• Housing Facilitation• Transitional Housing• Spirituality Coordination

Family Advisors are employed by the district health boards to improve:• Mental Health Service's responsiveness to families supporting service users, through planning, implementation and evaluation of services• Family involvement and feedback is encouraged as part of the process towards developing services for the better

Goodwood Park Healthcare Group (GPHC) provide a wide range of residential and community based services for individuals with high and complex needs, and Out of Gate services to offenders upon their release from prison. The Goodwood Park Healthcare Group strives to deliver quality services that empower clients to achieve meaningful outcomes. Further information at www.goodwood.org.nz

Grow provides support groups for people wanting help with mental health or emotional problems. People can attend the groups online and in-person. Grow makes available to every member an inexpensive educational resource booklet which is frequently referred to within group sessions. The sessions are once a week and last 2 hours. There are also regular socials organised to encourage friendship, care and concern for one another.

Hearts & Minds NZ is a community development agency with an integrated focus on wellbeing.They provide early intervention mental health support and resources for those on the mild to the moderate spectrum.All group work is FREE with a referral.

Isa Lei supports the needs of Pacific People and their families with mental health issues. The service provides a Pacific biopsychosocial approach (considering biological, psychological and social factors when treating individuals). Non-NZ residents will be required to provide proof of eligibility for publicly funded health services, such as a passport. Those who cannot provide proof will need to pay for the health services they receive.

Just a Thought offers evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) online and is designed for people with mild-to-moderate symptoms of anxiety and depression. CBT teaches people how to control their emotions, thoughts and behaviour to improve their mental health.