You are not alone
Somewhere to turn
If life feels too heavy right now, please reach out. The people below answer the phone at any hour, and talking to them is free. You do not need to have the right words; you only need to call.
If you are in danger right now
Call 111 in New Zealand, or your country's emergency number (112 from a mobile in South Africa and most of the world). Stay with someone if you can.
Free helplines
New Zealand
Need to Talk? 1737
Free, any time, day or night. A trained counsellor answers.
Suicide Crisis Helpline
For anyone thinking about suicide, or worried about someone who is.
Lifeline
Here to listen and help.
Samaritans
Any time, for anyone who is lonely or in distress.
Youthline
For young people, and for their parents, family and friends.
South Africa
SADAG Suicide Crisis Helpline
Free, 24 hours a day, for anyone in distress or thinking about suicide.
Lifeline South Africa
24 hours, for anyone struggling with stress or trauma.
Anywhere else, including Fiji
Find A Helpline lists free, confidential helplines in every country, checked and kept up to date. Choose your country and it shows who is open now.
Numbers checked 25 October 2026.
Talk to us
You can also write to the trust. A person reads every message and writes back, and it costs nothing. If you would like us to pray for you, say so. We are not a crisis service and may not answer the same day, so if you are in danger, please call one of the numbers above first.
Ezekiel 47:8
“These waters issue out toward the east country, and go down into the desert, and go into the sea: which being brought forth into the sea, the waters shall be healed.”
Words to hold on to
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
Psalm 34:18 (KJV)
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
When you are ready
When the worst has passed, these are free and yours to keep: the trust's books and talks, and a quiet game to put a picture back together.
