Crisis and support lines for kids, teens and parents in New Zealand
Free, confidential lines for a child or teen who is struggling, a parent who needs to talk, or anyone worried about a child. Every number here was checked on the service’s own website.
In an emergency, call 111
If someone is in immediate danger, or has been hurt, call 111 now.
Crisis and suicide support
1737, Need to talk?
Free call or text to talk with a trained counsellor or peer support worker.
Suicide Crisis Helpline (Lifeline Aotearoa)
Free, confidential support for anyone thinking about suicide or worried about someone.
Lifeline Aotearoa
Free, confidential helpline and text support.
For kids and teens
Youthline
Free support for young people by phone or text.
For parents and caregivers
Parent Help
Free helpline for parents and caregivers.
To report child abuse or neglect
Oranga Tamariki (Ministry for Children)
Free 24/7 line to talk to a social worker if you're worried about a child; call Police on 111 if a child is in immediate danger.
Checked October 24, 2026. Numbers and hours can change; each line links to the page we checked it on. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it.