Suicide

Whakamomori

Help for yourself

If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide there are a number of ways to get help.

For urgent health care phone 111 and ask for an ambulance.

You can phone the NZDF 4U Wellbeing Support phone line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to access support for members and NZDF whānau and Veterans on 0800 693 348

National helplines

Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.

Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)

Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)

Samaritans – 0800 726 666 

Healthline – 0800 611 116

Worried about someone else?

If you are worried that someone is suicidal, ask them. It could save their life.

If someone has attempted suicide or you’re worried about their immediate safety, do the following.

• Call your local mental health crisis assessment team or go with them to the emergency department (ED) at your nearest hospital. For a list of contact numbers, see below.
• If they are an immediate physical danger to themselves or others, call 111.
• Remain with them and help them to stay safe until support arrives.
• Try to stay calm and let them know you care.
• Keep them talking: listen and ask questions without judging.

District Health Board Mental Health Crisis Response Teams by Main Camp/Base

All District Health Board Mental Health Crisis Response Teams