Free Help lines

Crisis Assessment Team (CAT team) - 0800 50 50 50
Assistance for  people who are in crisis

Lifeline Waikato - 0800 543 354
24 hour telephone crisis support service is available to anyone needing emotional support

Youthline - 0800 376 633
Offers confidential information, advice and counselling to young people

Depression Helpline - 0800 111 757
When you need someone safe to talk to

Shine confidential helpline - 0508744 633
Specialising in domestic violence to help keep people safe from abuse

Quit line – stop smoking - 0800 778 778
Information and advice or counselling service for people who want to quit smoking.

Alcohol and Drug Helpline - 0800 787 797
Confidential information, support on any problem you have about alcohol or drugs

Health line - 0800 611 116
Health information service for all the family.  Staffed by registered nurses who will give information and advice


PROGRESS TO HEALTH – 0800  77 57 57