Get Help Now

Feeling lonely is a normal human experience, but is also a sign that you want to connect with others. There are lots of things that you can do yourself that can help you to feel less lonely. Find out about what you can do for yourself. 

 Sometimes though, we need to talk to someone else, or get a little help in order to move out of loneliness.   

If your feelings or situation are overwhelming, there are many organisations and people ready to listen. There are also organisations that offer opportunities and support for those wanting to connect with other people.  Here is a range of options if you want someone to talk to, or if you want to connect with other people, but don’t know where to start: 

• Call 111 in the event of an emergency. If you are not sure if it is an emergency but you are still worried, call 111 and ask the operator. They will help you work out what to do.
• Call 105 to report things that have already happened that don’t need urgent Police assistance.
• Lifeline– 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)
• Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor
• Suicide Crisis Helpline– 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
• Youthline – Free call 0800 376 633 | Free text 234
• Age Concern – Freephone for support and advice on 0800 65 2 105
• Anxiety New Zealand –  24/7 Helpline: 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)
• Arts Access Aotearoa – Accessible arts events and Creative Spaces – 04 802 4349
• Carers NZ Helpline –  0800 777 797

• Dementia support – 0800 004 001 to access support in your area.

• Depression Helpline– 0800 111 757 or free text 4202

• Elder Abuse – 0800 EA NOT OK – 0800 32 668 65 (free and confidential)

• Griefity – online information and support around grieving

• Essentially Men – Where to get help for men

• Healthline – 0800 611 116  

• Houhou Te Rongo Kahukura – Information about Family, Partner, and Sexual Violence in Rainbow Communities

• Loneliness New Zealand

• Menzshed New Zealand

• Mindfit NZ – a directory of NZ services to support mental wellbeing

• Neighbourhood Support is a nationwide movement that brings people together to create safe, resilient and connected communities. – 0800 463 444

  RNZRSA – 0800NZDF4U 

• Samaritans– 0800 726 666

• Salvation Army – Freephone 0800 53 00 00 or find your nearest Community Ministries centre by using our map tool

• St John Caring Caller – 0800 000 606 Monday – Sunday 7am – 7pm 

  Auckland  

• Communicare – Phone 09 6315968 – Friendship centres for older people
• Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust – Social support services to senior citizens of Indian and South Asian Origin – (09) 622 1010

  Central Region

• Stroke Central  – 0800  298 858 (For information, activities, and support)

• Toa Pacific Incorporated – (09) 276 4596 – For information, activities and support for Pacific older people and Aiga Carers.