Ngā ratonga hauora hinengaro Mental health services

Most people will be referred to mental health services through their GP or family doctor. In this section you can find out what to do in an emergency and other support including phone and online services and information.

Getting help

If you are concerned about someone's behaviour and think they may harm themselves or someone else:

call 111 or take them to the Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) at your nearest hospital
phone your nearest hospital, or your district's psychiatric emergency service or mental health crisis assessment team
stay with them and help them to stay safe until support arrives.

Where to get help for mental health

Your mental health matters. There are a range of resources and services available to help, including phone numbers, online services and information, and face to face support.
Mental health crisis assessment teams

Find phone numbers for mental health crisis services in your region. These are for emergencies only.