Helpline

Peer Support Helpline

Chat with us. Look for the chat window, bottom left.

This is our peer support helpline. It is staffed by trained volunteers. We will listen and not judge. No problem is too small.

This is a peer support helpline. For life-threatening emergencies call 111. You can also talk with the Suicide Crisis Helpline on 0508 828 865

This helpline channel is run by Youthline Central South Island. 

We will help you work out what you want to do, or what works for you. What you say to us stays within Youthline.

Mostly here in the evenings

We are mostly on in the evenings, but could be here at other times.

This peer support helpline is staffed by volunteers, so it depends when they're available.

If we have no peer counsellors available, try:

  • Youthline – 24/7 (run by Youthline Auckland). Chat & phone
  • What's Up – for 5–18 year olds. 11am - 10:30pm. Chat & phone
  • Lifeline – staffed 24/7. Chat & phone
  • Samaritans – 24/7. Phone 0800 726 666

Privacy policy

We want your information to stay private. What you say to us, stays within Youthline. 

Text conversations do remain on our server. We do take brief notes on how best to support our regular callers/texters. We do not record voice conversations.