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Helplines in New Zealand for trauma & ptsd.

Victim Support
Adults

Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support is here 24/7 for people directly affected by crime and traumatic events, including their...

Counselors
victimsupport.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.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
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
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
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...

Volunteers
womensrefuge.org.nz
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
parenthelp.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

Get help now from a helpline in New Zealand for trauma and PTSD

Traumatic experiences happen more often than you might think. Because they are so common and frequently highly distressing, New Zealand has 8 helplines to help people dealing with trauma and PTSD. Symptoms might involve:
  • Thoughts of suicide and a sensation of hopelessness
  • Experiencing depression as a result of your traumatic experience
  • Repetitive thoughts about how you could have changed or avoided the traumatic event
  • Frequent nightmares and disturbed sleep patterns
  • Continued negative thoughts about a traumatic experience
  • Distracting yourself from horrible memories with work or hobbies
  • Blaming yourself for what happened to you
  • Feelings of guilt or shame about a traumatic event
These symptoms are very typical for people who are suffering from trauma-related issues. The pain felt from traumatic events is very real, and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed.
The symptoms of trauma and PTSD can become overwhelming. Assistance is available in New Zealand to help you unpack your experiences and begin making sense of them. You can feel seen, heard and understood through compassionate listening and support.
For free and confidential support with trauma & PTSD, consider contacting a hotline in New Zealand today.

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