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If you or someone you know needs immediate help, is thinking of hurting themselves or is feeling suicidal you need to reach out and talk to someone who’s trained to help right now.
For emergencies
For emergencies in New Zealand, please call 111 111 straight away for immediate help.
For urgent mental health support, contact the Crisis Assessment Teams (CATs) across the country. Find the nearest team on the Ministry of Health website: Crisis Assessment Teams in NZ or visit the Mental Health Foundation website.
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Whānau or professional help
Talk to your parents, whānau or caregivers, a trained professional like a family doctor, youth health service or your school health service.
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