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Samaritans Aotearoa New Zealand

Mental health helpline

Call 0800 72 66 66
Website

What they offer

Provides a free, confidential listening service answered by trained volunteers at any hour, for people feeling lonely, distressed, low or thinking about suicide. Helps older people who have no one else to talk to be heard without judgement or advice.

Cost

Free

When

24 hours a day, seven days a week

More

Confidential, non-judgemental and non-religious. Answered by trained community volunteers who listen rather than give advice.

Address

By phone

Contact details

Phone
0800 72 66 66
Website
samaritans.org.nz (opens in a new tab)

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