05/06/2021
Kia kaha!
Su***de is an issue we need to be talking more about and supporting our loved ones through.
Change starts with raising awareness.... Here are some places that are available to help you or those you love on that journey....
For counselling and support:
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time
Lifeline – 0800 543 354
Samaritans – 0800 726 666
Chinese Lifeline – 0800 888 880
(for people who speak Mandarin or Cantonese)
For children and young people:
Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email [email protected]
(for young people, and their parents, whānau and friends)
What's Up – 0800 942 8787
(for 5–18 year olds; 1 pm to 11 pm)
The Lowdown – visit the website, email [email protected] or free text 5626 (emails and text messages will be responded to between 12 noon and 12 midnight)
SPARX – an online self-help tool that teaches young people the key skills needed to help combat depression and anxiety
And remember - you are Neva A1one
A Health Ministry report reveals just under half of Māori who died of su***de were receiving mental health care.