He Puna Aroha

A source of care and compassion

Helping you to lovingly respond to those in need in safe and practical ways.

Below are links to services and practical support around mental wellbeing, financial support, family and sexual violence, youth services, and LGBTQI+ support.

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Mental Health Services

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Financial Support

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Family & Sexual Violence Services

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Youth Services

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LGBTQI+ Services

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Links

Mental Health Services

Mental Health Foundation

Tips, resources, and access to support in dealing with stress, anxiety, and living with mental illness.

mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/covid-19/

Call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day, to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor. Completely free service offering trained counselling if you are feeling anxious, down, overwhelmed, out-of-sorts, or depressed.

1737.org.nz

Financial Support

Work and Income / Te Hiranga Tangata

Financial support for individuals and employers affected by COVID-19.

workandincome.govt.nz

Family & Sexual Violence Services

Women’s Refuge

New Zealand’s largest nation-wide organisation that supports and helps women and children experiencing family violence.

womensrefuge.org.nz

Shine

Shine provides information, resources, and a range of services to stop domestic abuse.

2shine.org.nz

Safe to talk

Sexual harm helpline. Free, confidential contact, 24/7, with trained specialists and the ability to connect you to support services in your community.

safetotalk.nz