Support for current and former service personnel and their families

Programme Areas

Self help/ helpline, Mental health

Programme Type

Helpline / self-help - mental health, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Supported employment

Regions

All of New Zealand

Age Groups

Adult / pakeke, Older adult / kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

For 24/7 confidential support spanning both telephone and face-to-face support, call 0800 NZDF4U (0800 693 348).

Referrals to the RSA can also be made to our Support Services Team during normal working hours, Monday to Sunday.

Click here to contact the Support Services Team near you.

Alternatively, referrals can be made to RNZRSA National Head Office during normal working hours, Monday to Friday only:

Description

RSA supports all service personnel, ex-serving and their families, including ex-commonwealth services and traditional allies (e.g. USA). You don't have to be an RSA member or have served overseas to get advice and support from us.

For 24/7 confidential support spanning both telephone and face-to-face support, call 0800 NZDF4U (0800 693 348).

A local support person can connect with you and your family, help you to establish and access the support you need and stay with you during the process, if you would like. 

RSA provides support for:

Health and Wellbeing

Long term physical, mental and social health is important to maintaining a good quality of life for anyone who is in service or has served. 

Financial Support

If you are in need of financial support, you can apply for assistance by contacting your local RSA. 

Career Transition

When it's time for a soldier, sailor or airman to leave the military, there are steps they can take to make this life-changing transition more successful.

Adventure Activities

Soldiers, Sailors & Airmens Association of New Zealand: https://www.ssaanz.co.nz/

Veterans of Combined Forces Surfing Association: https://www.rsa.org.nz/vcfsa