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Lifeline Aotearoa is a leading provider of mental health and community helpline services. We do not provide counselling support via social media.

For support, please call 📞0800 LIFELINE (0800 543 354) or 📱 free text HELP (4357). Call our free, 24/7 helpline on 0800 LIFELINE (543 354) for help and support.

09/09/2026

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆. 💜

This year's theme, Changing the Narrative on Su***de, encourages us to challenge stigma, foster understanding, and create more open conversations around su***de and mental health.

A conversation, a check-in, a listening ear, or a call for support can make a meaningful difference in someone's life. When one person receives support, the impact often extends beyond them, reaching their whānau, friends, colleagues, and wider community.

Every call to Lifeline is an opportunity to provide hope, connection, and reassurance when it's needed most.

A donation of $𝟯𝟲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹, helping ensure support is there when someone reaches out.

Donate via the 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 today and help create a ripple effect of hope.

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08/09/2026

When someone experiences a crisis, they're rarely the only person affected.

The impact can ripple through families, friendships, workplaces, and communities. Behind every call for help is a network of people who care deeply about that person's well-being.

That's why your support is so important.

For $𝟯𝟲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, providing connection, compassion, and hope at a time when someone may feel they have nowhere else to turn.

One conversation can make a profound difference. Not only for the person calling, but for everyone whose life is connected to theirs.

Donate today through the link in the comments and help Lifeline ensure no one has to face their darkest moments alone.

03/09/2026

Sarah's story is a powerful reminder of 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.

When Sarah* reached a crisis point, she called Lifeline feeling overwhelmed, alone, and without hope. That conversation became a turning point in her recovery journey.

Today, she's sharing her story to remind others that help is available and that no one has to face life's challenges alone.

Stories like Sarah's highlight the impact of Lifeline's services and the importance of community support. Donations help ensure highly trained consellors are there to answer calls and provide hope when it's needed most.

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵'𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄

*Please note that the name has been changed for privacy reasons.

01/09/2026

This month, we’re recognising 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 💜

This year's theme, "𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲", encourages all of us to start conversations, challenge stigma, and create greater understanding and support for those who may be struggling.

At Lifeline, every call answered and every text responded to helps to create a ripple effect far beyond the individual reaching out.

That support extends to their whānau, friends, workmates, and wider community. When one person receives the support they need, the impact is often felt by many.

The same is true of your donation.

Every contribution helps create ripples of connection, hope, and support throughout communities across Aotearoa. This September, help us continue changing the narrative, one conversation at a time.

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20/08/2026

𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 🍌🍓

A little something unexpected to brighten your Thursday.

Have a great day from the team at Lifeline💜

18/08/2026

A screenshot worth keeping. 💜

Some days are harder than others. When things feel overwhelming, a few simple reminders can make all the difference.

Save this now so it's there when you need it and share it with someone who might need a little extra support today.

06/08/2026

Not everyone who struggles with their mental health looks like they're struggling.

Mental health challenges don't always have visible signs.

That's why it's important to move away from assumptions and create space for open, honest conversations. A simple check-in, a kind message, or letting someone know you're there for them can make a real difference.

And if you're the one struggling, know that you don't have to go through it alone. 💜

04/08/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝘀.💜

If you're struggling, feeling overwhelmed, in crisis, or having thoughts of su***de, support is available by text as well as phone.

Many people find it easier to send a message than make a call. That's why Lifeline's text service exists.

Text 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝘁𝗼 𝟰𝟯𝟱𝟳 between 7 am and 12 am, 7 days a week, to connect with a trained counsellor for free, confidential support.

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23/07/2026

We've reached the halfway mark of winter. ❄️

How are you doing?

As we move through the colder months, taking time to check in with yourself can make a real difference to your wellbeing. Swipe through for 5 simple ways to support yourself this winter. 💜

21/07/2026

Over 153 days, Jorgia Byfield covered an incredible 3,059 kilometres on the Te Araroa Trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff. She took more than 𝟯.𝟰 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟳𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.💜

While the journey tested her physically and mentally, it also reinforced the importance of resilience, connection, and having someone to turn to during life's challenging moments. That's why Jorgia chose to support Lifeline throughout her adventure.

Thanks to the generosity of friends, family, and supporters, Jorgia achieved her $𝟯,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁, helping Lifeline continue providing vital support services for New Zealanders in need.

As Jorgia reflects:

"𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘧𝘶𝘭."

We're incredibly grateful to Jorgia for her dedication, determination and commitment to supporting mental health in Aotearoa.

You can follow her inspiring adventure on Instagram at @𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮.𝗯𝘆𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱, where she documented each day of her journey.

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Tuesday	7am - 12am
Wednesday	7am - 12am
Thursday	7am - 12am
Friday	7am - 12am
Saturday	7am - 12am
Sunday	7am - 12am

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http://www.lifeline.org.nz/

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