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Helplines in New Zealand for gender & sexual identity.

LGBTQ+

OutLine provides free, compassionate, and confidential rainbow peer support over the phone and online chat. We exist to help...

Peers, Volunteers

0800 688 5463

outline.org.nz

1737 Need to talk?

EveryoneAll topics

1737 counsellors provide free, confidential, professional support. When someone texts or calls 1737 a counsellor will work with...

Counselors, Peers

1737

1737.org.nz

Lifeline Aotearoa

EveryoneAll topics

Lifeline offers 24/7, free, and confidential support over the phone and text message (SMS). We support everyone in New Zealand...

Counselors, Peers, Volunteers

EveryoneAll topics

Samaritans offer a day and night caring listening service for all callers. Our volunteer listeners are trained to help callers...

Volunteers

0800 726 666

samaritans.org.nz

Youthline

YouthChildren

Youthline offers 24/7, free and confidential support and information over phone, text message (SMS), Instagram, Whatsapp and...

Counselors, Volunteers

YouthChildren

0800 What's Up provides free, compassionate and confidential support over phone and online chat. We are here to help youth in...

Counselors

0800 942 8787

whatsup.co.nz

Struggling with your gender and sexual identity? Get support from a LGBTQ-friendly hotline in New Zealand

If you’re questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity, or if you’re experiencing problems as a result of identifying as LGBTQ, you’re not alone. If you're struggling with any of the below, there are 6 helplines in New Zealand that you can reach out to for support.

Feelings of anxiety about not being accepted for who you really are
Experiencing homophobia or transphobia from family or friends
Feeling like how you are on the outside doesn't represent who you are on the inside
Feeling like your sexuality is different from those around you
Feeling like there's something wrong with you for not having any sexual desires
Feeling sexually attracted to people of the same gender as you
Wanting gender-affirming hormone supplements or surgery
Feeling constrained by gender norms

Experiencing rejection as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender person is extremely painful. You deserve to be accepted and loved for who you are. When you’re not, it can take a serious toll on your mental health. If you feel confused, lonely, and even suicidal, your feelings are valid.

If you're experiencing problems because you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, help is available in New Zealand. You can reach out at any time and get connected to a caring LGBTQ-friendly volunteer or counselor. Helpline listeners will offer you respectful, affirming care no matter what you're going through.

For free and confidential support with gender & sexual identity, consider contacting a hotline in New Zealand today.

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Helplines in New Zealand for gender & sexual identity.

Struggling with your gender and sexual identity? Get support from a LGBTQ-friendly hotline in New Zealand

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