Wellbeing & Social Services
Your health and well-being have a significant role in achieving successful outcomes.
Need help urgently?
Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
Looking after yourself
It is important to take some time out to look after your physical (tinana), mental (hinengaro) and spiritual (wairua) health and well-being.
Here are a few tips extracted from the Mental Health Foundation website that may be of help to you. For more assistance or tips you can visit their website.
Are you experiencing any of the following feelings?
- Sad, down or depressed
- Anxious or stressed
- Worried, lost or confused
- Finding it hard to concentrate
- Having trouble sleeping
- Feeling like everything is a bit too much
- Alone and withdrawn
- Hard to talk to family or friends
- Having suicidal thoughts
It is crucial that you seek assistance if you are going through any of the mentioned symptoms because they may indicate that you are dealing with a mental illness. Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
Support agencies
Depression Helpline
0800 111 757 or free text 4202Talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling, or ask any questions.
Financial advice & support services
If you need financial assistance and are having trouble covering your basic expenses, or need financial advice, please contact one of the services below.
Ministry of Social Development / Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora
0800 559 009 (8am–4.30pm)If you are struggling to meet essential costs, call for financial assessment assistance.
www.workandincome.govt.nzMoney Talks
0800 345 123Free, confidential budgeting advice and financial mentoring.
www.moneytalks.co.nzNot sure which licence you need?
Tell us what you will be driving and we will tell you the class, the prerequisites and what it costs.