24/10/2025
If you’re worried about your own - or a loved one’s - mental wellbeing, seeking support is important. And there are people ready to listen and help – any time of the day or night
Although we run events and workshops that support mental wellbeing, we don’t offer one-to-one services like counselling or clinical support but we want to make sure you know exactly where to go when you need help.
To find support please reach out to one of the services listed below:
Manu Ka Rere is for young people aged 13-24 years in Canterbury who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health and/or addiction issues.
To get support complete their online Referral Form and one of their staff will be in touch with you. Anyone can complete the form – young people can refer themselves, or it can be done by their whānau such as a parent/caregiver, or a professional such as GP. Please note that signed parental consent is required for those under 16.
Contact: https://www.manukarere.org.nz/
For medical emergencies.
Call 111 and ask for an ambulance, or go straight to the Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital.
You can also visit the 24-Hour Surgery, 401 Madras Street (near Bealey Ave). Please note: there may be a cost for this service.
For urgent mental health support.
Crisis Resolution: specialist help for mental health emergencies. Free call 0800 920 092.
For medical advice over the phone
Healthline: talk to a registered nurse, available 24/7.
Free call 0800 611 116.
If you need someone to talk to
Youthline: support from people who understand what young people go through. Free call 0800 37 66 33 or free text 234.
1737 Need to talk? Connect with a counsellor or peer support worker, any time. Free call or free text 1737.
