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Helplines in New Zealand for relationships.

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
Samaritans Aotearoa
EveryoneAll topics

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

Depression Helpline
Everyone

The Depression Helpline provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free and confidential support by phone and text message (SMS)...

Youthline
YouthChildren

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

Counselors, Volunteers
Alcohol & Drug Helpline
Everyone

The Alcohol and other Drugs Helpline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat....

Are You OK Helpline (Family Violence Information Line)
Everyone

The Are You OK Helpline (Family Violence Information Line) is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and...

Women's Refuge
Everyone

Women's Refuge provides free and compassionate support over the phone. Through our crisis line, we are here to help you 24...

Oranga Tamariki (Ministry for Children) Helpline
Everyone

Oranga Tamariki (Ministry for Children) Helpline offers 24/7, free and confidential support over phone. We exist to help...

Shakti Crisisline
WomenYouthChildren

Shakti Crisisline offers 24/7, free and confidential support over the phone. We exist to help everyone in New Zealand who may...

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
Rural Support Trust
Everyone

Rural Support Trusts have local, rural people who know from experience that pressures can mount up. Our networks and training...

0800 What's Up
YouthChildren

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

Vagus Centre
Everyone

Vagus Centre is dedicated to providing free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We help everyone in New Zealand...

Parent Help
ParentsYouthChildren

Parent Help is a non-profit organisation supporting parents and adults raising children in New Zealand to build strong and...

Counselors, Volunteers

Are you struggling with challenges in your relationship? Contact a free hotline in New Zealand for confidential support

It's normal for every relationship – from dating through to marriage – to face challenges at some point. Some of the most common challenges revolve around communication, infidelity and intimacy. Fortunately, most relatsionship problems are solvable if both people are committed to working through them. If your relationship is facing any of the following, there are 14 helplines in New Zealand you can contact for support:

  • You don’t participate in enough fun activities together
  • You feel like you’re losing the closeness you once had
  • There is psychological, sexual, physical or verbal abuse in your relationship
  • You and/or your partner become spiteful or passive-aggressive in a disagreement
  • You’re in a long-distance relationship
  • Your families don't support your relationship
  • You feel the conversation with your partner has started to dwindle
  • You are dissatisfied with your sex life

Relationship problems can cause a lot of pain and heartache. If you're in an unhealthy relationship, you may feel insecure, confused, or even scared. It's normal to feel unsure about whether to leave or stay and fix things. Even if you've made up your mind, it can be hard to act on your decision.

It can be hard to open up about your relationship problems, but speaking to the right person can help. Helpline volunteers and counselors in New Zealand have been trained in helping people with experiences like yours. They can offer you a safe, judgement-free space to speak about what's bothering you and provide trusted support.

For free and confidential support with relationships, consider contacting a hotline in New Zealand today.


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