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  • I Need Help Now Help for you or someone important to you right now
  • Helplines & Support Below is a list of some of the services available in New Zealand that offer support, information and help.
  • Support for Myself The Mental Health Foundation has a wealth of resources to help provide you with support and education, whatever your sit...
  • Supporting Others When a person needs help they are often unlikely to ask for it. The Mental Health Foundation has a wealth of resources t...
  • Support After a Suicide Any kind of death is difficult, and a death from suicide can be especially hard to cope with. Here is some information a...
  • Community Support Groups Find free mental health support in your area. See listings of support groups by region and type of support.
  • Accessing Mental Health Services If you need urgent mental health support, call your local mental health crisis team now. If you’re worried about someone...
  • Mental Health Conditions A handy list of mental health conditions
  • Frequently Asked Questions Answers to common questions about mental health or accessing services

About

  • About Us The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand's vision is to create an Aotearoa where all people flourish.
  • Vacancies Most positions are based in our Mt Eden, Auckland office. We value the lived experience of people who experience mental...
  • Contact Contact information for the foundation
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  • A website for everyone In order to make a difference to our online audiences, we have worked hard to create a new website that makes our conten...

Our Work

  • Our Work Find out about the work we do at the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. A link to all of our programmes, awareness...
  • Resource & Information Service We provide information for anyone who is going through a difficult time, for people supporting someone they care about,...
  • Stories It sometimes helps to know you aren't the only one going through what you're experiencing. Other people's stories can pr...
  • Policy & advocacy Working to influence public policy to have a positive effect on the mental health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.
  • Grants The Mental Health Foundation enables others to contribute to the mental wellbeing of New Zealanders through a range of g...
  • Our Campaigns The Mental Health Foundation runs two national campaigns every year: Mental Health Awareness Week and Pink Shirt Day.
  • Library Info Hub The Library Info Hub provides Kiwis with access to the latest resources about mental health and wellbeing.
  • Book Reviews This feature includes reviews of books, apps and stories from experts in the mental health sector sharing the resources...
  • Resources Resources developed and produced by the Mental Health Foundation

Wellbeing

  • What Is Wellbeing Wellbeing means we have the tools, support and environments we need to be who we are and to build and sustain lives wort...
  • Five Ways to Wellbeing The Five Ways to Wellbeing, Ētahi ara e rima ki te ngākau ora, help people stay mentally well.
  • Wellbeing Campaigns & Resources There are many ways to get involved with Wellbeing. Here's where to start.
  • Te Whare Tapa Whā A wellbeing model developed by leading Māori health advocate Sir Mason Durie in 1984, describing health and wellbeing as...
  • Support to get through COVID-19 Information about wellbeing, parenting during COVID-19, support for workplaces, grief and loss, suicide prevention, what...

Media

  • Media Enquiries We work with the media in a number of ways to promote our work and raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing.
  • Publications & Research Check out our range of current publications and research. Read them here and in some cases, order free from our webstore...
  • Media Grants Helping to end mental distress discrimination
  • Media guidelines To give you the confidence and understanding to report on mental illness and mental health issues safely, accurately and...

Support our Work

  • Fundraise for us Fundraise for the Mental Health Foundation and help raise money and awareness for mental health in Aotearoa.
  • Fundraise online Planning a push up challenge, donating your birthday, or maybe a head shave? Fundraise with your own online page.
  • Move for mental health Being active is great for your mental health. Set yourself a challenge and get sweating for mental health!
  • Workplace fundraising Get your company or workplace crew involved and fundraise for better wellbeing for everyone in Aotearoa.
  • School fundraising Fundraise with activities to promote diversity, uphold mana, and encourage inclusiveness and kindness.
  • Charity livestreaming A how-to guide to help you turn your livestream gaming, festival or any videoed event, into a charity fundraiser.
  • Sponsor a fundraiser Find a friend's fundraising page to a sponsor and show your support.
  • Fundraising store Get t-shirts, posters and stickers to help promote your fundraising event to whānau and friends.
  • Fundraising heroes Find out from other amazing fundraisers what they did, how they did it, what inspired them, and how they benefitted.
  • A gift in your will Leaving a bequest is a wonderful way to contribute towards our work to create a society where everyone can flourish.