Anxiety support

1737(external link)
Free call or text 1737 anytime, 24 hours a day to talk or text with a trained counsellor.

ACROSS(external link)
A faith-based social services organisation serving individuals, whānau, and communities across the Manawatū region. Guided by Christian values of compassion, dignity, and hope, we walk alongside people from all walks of life, offering support through counselling, social work, parenting programmes, youth development, and community outreach. Phone 06 356 7486, freephone 0800 ACROSS (227 677), or email [email protected].

Anxiety NZ(external link) 
Phone (09) 846 9776, freephone 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389) day or night, or email [email protected]. Support for family members or friends of people living with anxiety disorders and related issues.

Asian Family Services(external link) Asian Helpline on 0800 862 342, text 832 or email [email protected]. The only provider for Asian people who are affected by gambling harm/mental health issue in New Zealand.

Family Mental Health Support Inc South Canterbury(external link) 
Phone (03) 684 4523, freephone 0800 732 000 or email [email protected]. Enhancing the well-being of family and whānau who are supporting someone with mental illness and/or addiction. Service covers the Aoraki region, including Timaru, Waimate, Twizel, Fairlie, Geraldine, Pleasant Point and Temuka.

GROW Mental Health(external link)
Phone 09-8466869. They offer support groups and access to a tried and true mental health program. There is no joining fee. They find workable solutions for people that need help.

Mental Health Advocacy and Peer Support (MHAPS)(external link)
Phone (03) 365 9479, text 022 370 8055, mobile 022 370 8055, rural phone 0800 437 324, or [email protected]. No referral and no appointment necessary
MHAPS is a free and confidential service for anyone experiencing mental distress and/or an addiction. MHAPS services and support are provided within a framework of values that have been developed by our board, staff and clients.

Options at MHAPS include:

• Individual Support and Advocacy
• Change Programmes
• Community programmes
• Support groups

To find out more, you may visit their office at 357 Madras Street between 9:30am and 4.30pm. Alternatively, phone 365 9479 or visit http://mhaps.org.nz(external link)

Mental Health Foundation of NZ(external link) 
Phone 09 623 4810 or email [email protected]. A charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health & wellbeing.

Rangitāne o Tamaki nui a Rua Incorporated(external link)
Phone 06 374 6860, 0800 MANAAKI (626 2254) or email [email protected]. They protect and advance the collective interests of the Iwi, delivering a range of health and social services within our communities, and work closely with central and local government agencies to protect the whenua, rights and wellbeing of the people.