Postnatal depression (PND) support

ACROSS(external link)
Phone 06 356 7486, toll free 0800 ACROSS (0800 227 677), or email [email protected]. A social services organisation serving the Manawatū community. They deliver innovative health and social care services to meet the needs of those socially and materially disadvantaged in the region. ACROSS works to strengthen the whole community and uplift whānau and promote equity, address high needs, and create pathways to opportunity.

Black Dog Institute(external link)
Not-for-profit organisation and world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. Includes information on both professional help and other forms of help. Email [email protected].

Little Shadows NZ(external link)
Low-cost counselling across Wellington, from Newtown to Johnsonville, Petone, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Paraparaumu. Email [email protected].

Mothers Helpers(external link)
Provides support to mothers experiencing distress. Their counselling and group therapy services are low-cost and they fundraise to provide free options to those that cannot afford them. Their team of clinicians are qualified and receive special training and clinical supervision in Maternal Mental Health. Voicemail 0800-002-717.

Mothers Matter NZ(external link) 
Information for mothers, fathers and families on postnatal depression (PND) and related conditions, such as anxiety & bipolar disorder. Also includes Aotearoa New Zealand based information, treatments and local support links. 

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa(external link)
Phone 04 461 6318 or 020 455 7074. Information, training & resources for health professionals and whānau, relating to perinatal mental health during pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting.

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. 

The Hope Collective(external link)
A community trust dedicated to supporting the maternal/perinatal mental health and wellbeing of pregnant māmā and new parents in the Manawatu. They connect those experiencing perinatal distress to counselling, support and information. Born from a vision of Whakapono/Faith, Tumanako/Hope, and Aroha/Love, they work with whānau/families through empowerment, connection, and community to create a nurturing space where they can flourish. There's a 'contact us' section on the website.

Well Women Franklin(external link)
Phone 021 1588 134 or email [email protected]. Support for women and families in the Franklin region that are experiencing or at-risk of experiencing ante or post-natal distress, including baby and childbirth related anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Includes a peer support group guided by trained facilitators, also provides telephone support, a low-cost counselling service and in-home support to women and families who are in distress.