04/01/2023
Hi there,
We know not everyone has a good time at Christmas, for all kinds of reasons, and we just want to reach out and say we hope that if things get too bad you will make sure you call on someone.
We are including a list of numbers below in the comments.
We can’t promise the service they provide but at the very least we hope it will be a starting point to getting to a better place.
Please know you are not alone and, although it may look like it, there are so many others feeling just like you.
Please, please do not go this alone if you are unsafe.
If you are in danger please call 111
There are people who care, please know that and although we ourselves do not provide urgent support we do our best to pathway people to help.
Take care - much love from the I Am Hope team ♥️
To access our Gumboot Friday counsellors go to
www.gumbootfriday.com
See comments for contact emergency support numbers ⬇️
For help with specific issues
· 0508 TAUTOKO Su***de Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 – if you, or someone you know, may be thinking about su***de, call for support from a trained counsellor
· OUTLine 0800 688 5463 (0800 OUTLINE) - for sexuality or gender identity issues 6pm – 9pm
· Alcohol Drug Helpline 0800 787 797, free text 8681 or online chat at alcoholdrughelp.org.nz - for people dealing with alcohol or other drug problems
· Gambling Helpline 0800 654 655 free text 8006 or online chat at www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz - for help if you are gambling or are concerned about someone else's gambling
· He Waka Tapu 0800 439 276 (0800 HEYBRO) - for men who feel they are going to harm a loved one or whānau member
· Vaka Tautua 0800 652 535 (0800 OLA LELEI) - free national Pacific helpline. Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5pm. The team speaks Samoan, Tongan, Cook Islands Māori and English
· Anxiety Helpline 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY) - for people with all forms of anxiety and families and friends
· Rural Support 0800 787 254 – for people in rural communities dealing with challenges
· PlunketLine 0800 933 922 – support for parents, including mothers experiencing post-natal depression
· Sexual Harm Helpline 0800 044 334 or text 4334 or webchat at www.safetotalk.nz - to talk about sexual harm and find help for yourself or others
· Women’s Refuge Crisis Line 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE) – for women living with violence, or in fear, in their relationship or family
· R**e Crisis 0800 883 300 – for support after r**e or sexual assault
· 24/7 HELPline 0800 623 1700 www.helpauckland.org.nz - support for sexual abuse survivors
· Shakti Crisis Line 0800 742 584 (0800 SHAKTI) – multi lingual helpline for migrant or refugee women living with family violence
· Family violence info line 0800 456 450 or chat at www.areyouok.org.nz - to talk about family violence and find help for yourself or others
· EDANZ 0800 233 269 or www.ed.org.nz – for information, support and resources about supporting someone with an eating disorder
· Asian Family Services 0800 862 342 or [email protected] - provides professional, confidential support in multiple languages to Asians living in New Zealand, Monday to Friday 9am – 8pm
