Support for you now
Start with what you need today.
You do not need to wait until things are at crisis point. Start with what is happening now, choose the level of support that fits, and take one useful next step.
Choose a starting point
Support does not have to begin at crisis.
Use the pathways below to move from immediate safety through to longer-term, proactive support.
Get Help Now
If you or someone else may be in immediate danger, start with urgent support and crisis contacts.
Start here →Before crisis
Wellbeing & Prevention
Build support earlier with practical, proactive wellbeing and early-intervention resources.
Start here →Find support
Resources
Find trusted services, online tools, helplines and specialist starting points.
Start here →Downloads
Online Library
Download guides, research, newsletters and programme information.
Start here →Find ongoing support
Talk with someone who can walk alongside you.
Waikato counselling & support
Browse community-based mental health counselling, education and social support services through Healthpoint.
Search Healthpoint →Find a counsellor
Search the New Zealand Association of Counsellors directory for a counsellor who fits your needs and location.
Search NZAC →Alcohol & drug support
Find Waikato assessment, treatment, counselling and community addiction support services.
Find local services →Addiction practitioner directory
Search DAPAANZ registered and provisional addiction practitioners, including practitioners in Waikato.
Search DAPAANZ →