Summary Report
Help and support Ngā āwhina me te tautoko
If you have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic there are organisations that can provide support, including the organisations listed below.
All of these organisations are independent of Te Tira Ārai Urutā the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned.
Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.
Samaritans – 0800 726 666.
Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
Healthline – 0800 611 116.