Bipolar disorder support

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

Balance Aotearoa(external link) 
Phone 06 3454488 or 0800 102555, email [email protected]. Dedicated to providing high-quality peer support, advocacy, consultancy, and education in the areas of mental health and addiction.

Family Mental Health Support Inc(external link) 
Freephone0800 732 000, phone(03) 684 4523 or email [email protected]. A free support service that offers a range of support options that might include information and education about mental illness and addiction, problem-solving, crisis planning and liaison/advocacy with other services. Referrals come from all sources, including self referrals.

GROW Mental Health(external link)
Phone 64 9-846 6869 or email [email protected]. A free service providing community support groups for mental illness and personal development, face-to-face or online. Illnesses include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicidal thoughts, PTSD, addictive behaviours and psychosis. 

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)

Rangitāne o Tamaki nui a Rua Incorporated(external link)
Phone 06 374 6860 or email [email protected]. Provides a wide range of support services to whānau ranging from alcohol & drug, smoking, mental health, asthma to screening in the Tararua region.

Yellow Brick Road(external link) (formerly Supporting Families NZ)
Free phone 0800732825 or email [email protected]. A national organisation that provides support for whānau who have a loved one experiencing mental health challenges.