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Helplines in New Zealand for substance use.

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....

Counselors
alcoholdrughelp.org.nz
Quitline
Everyone

Quitline provides 24/7, free, successful, non-judgemental and confidential support to quit smoking. Support is over phone,...

Counselors, Peers
quit.org.nz
Youthline
YouthChildren

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

Counselors, Volunteers
youthline.co.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.org.nz
Samaritans Aotearoa
EveryoneAll topics

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

Volunteers
samaritans.org.nz
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...

Counselors
whatsup.co.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
lifeline.org.nz

Reach out to a hotline in New Zealand for support with substance abuse and drugs or alcohol addiction

If you or someone you know is abusing substances, or struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, you may not know where to turn. Fortunately, support is available in New Zealand from 7 helplines for substance abuse. If you or a loved one has been experiencing any of the following, reach out today:
  • Low mood including feelings of hopelessness, sadness or depression
  • Stealing money or selling items to afford to buy drugs or alcohol
  • A loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed.
  • Using substances as a way to relieve negative or uncomfortable emotions.
  • Marked changes in attitude and personality.
  • Sleeping at strange hours of the day or night.
  • Using under dangerous circumstances, for example drinking and driving.
  • Using illegal means to obtain drugs or alcohol.
If you've tried to stop using substances like drugs or alcohol on your own without any success, you may feel defeated. It may be hard to imagine a way out. However, a large proportion of people make a full recovery with time and proper support.
Crisis counselors are available to support you whether you are the one struggling, or whether you're concerned about a friend or family member. You can get free, confidential, zero-judgement support for substance use and addiction from a hotline in New Zealand.

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