1737, Need to Talk?

Programme Areas

Self help/ helpline, Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other

Programme Type

Helpline / self-help - addictions (AOD), Helpline / self-help - gambling, Helpline / self-help - mental health

Regions

All of New Zealand

Age Groups

Child, Youth, Adult, Older Adult

Referral Types

Self referral

Description

Free call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day. You’ll get to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor. This service is completely free.

• Are you feeling anxious or just need someone to talk to? Call or text 1737
• Are you feeling down or a bit overwhelmed? Call or text 1737
• Do you know someone who is feeling out-of-sorts or depressed? Let them know they can call or text 1737

1737, need to talk? is New Zealand’s national mental health & addictions helpline number and run as part of the National Telehealth Service. 

More infomation is avaliable at www.1737.org.nz