
Where to get help
If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk or in danger, call 111.
Other Support Networks
Better Blokes
An Auckland based charity that supports men and children who have experienced childhood sexual trauma. They have provided support in Auckland since 2007. Their service is confidential, independent and free of charge. They offer individual One2One peer support meetings and Peer Support Groups. See: betterblokes.org.nz
Male Support Services Waikato
Male Support Services Waikato is here to support males of all ages and ethnicity who have been or are enduring harm, sexual, physical, mental, emotional or domestic abuse.
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Counselling, social work, one-to-one peer support, group support and whanau support are just some of the options available for getting help. They will look at anything to help you move forward . Please contact them if you or someone you know needs help.
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Canterbury Men’s Centre
Provides one to one support, helping a man set his goals and pointing him in the right direction. Also runs projects for men such as Men’s Sheds and men’s health events. See: canmen.org.nz
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Imago Institute For Relationships NZ
Couples training developed by Harville Hendrix presented by certified Imago presenters Peter McMillan. Excellent practical training and deepening for any relationship.
See: relationships.co.nz
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Kidz Need Dadz
Kids need two loving and supportive parents in their lives – whether the family all lives under the same roof or not. That’s where we come in.
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For all sorts of reasons, dads are often not in the picture. We help dads play an active part in their kids’ lives. As well as supporting fathers, we educate the broader community about the need for dads to be involved with their children. From parenting courses, to organising events, to helping with legal advice and mentoring, we’re here to help.
See: kidzneeddadz.org.nz for more information.
ManAlive – Henderson, Auckland & Whangarei
A men’s centre offering counselling, boys and youth programmes, anger management and parenting courses for men. See: manalive.nz
Big Buddy Auckland
Big Buddy matches well-screened volunteer male mentors with fatherless boys aged approx. 7-14yo. Men can volunteer to be a part of the Big Buddy Mentoring scheme. See: bigbuddy.org.nz
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Tracks Trust – Golden Bay
Tracks is a registered Charitable Trust based in Golden Bay that specialises in assisting young men to make the fundamental, emotional and psychological shift from child to young adult. Their community led camps are designed as a powerful rite of passage for boys and their families. See: tracks.net.nz for more.
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Bros Journey - Auckland
Bros Journey as an organization is committed to supporting the development of young men with the life skills necessary to thrive in our ever-changing world.
BrosJourney provides retreats, rites of passage, and related programs for teenage boys as they transition from boy behavior, into respectful, healthy, considerate, confident young men. https://www.brosjourney.nz
Great Fathers
Great Fathers is a national initiative encouraging new dads to get involved and engaged with their baby. We are child-centred but father-focused. We primarily work through the parenting support sector to help existing service providers to offer good support to new dads. See: greatfathers.org.nz New Dad's Toolbox
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ChangeWorks
ChangeWorks is dedicated to providing excellence in all areas of youth and family services. Their goal is for an ‘abuse-free community’. It was formed in 2006 to work collaboratively alongside both government and non-government organisations, providing special programs to help young men and women to develop skilled, positive long term relationships within their communities, their families and themselves. See: changeworks.org.nz
Where to Get Help
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Need to talk?: free call or text 1737 (anytime)
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Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (anytime)
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Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (anytime)
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Depression helpline: 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (anytime)
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The Lowdown, a space created with rangatahi for rangatahi. Text 5626
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Rural Support 0800 787 254
Sexuality or gender identity
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Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155
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OUTLine NZ: 0800 688 5463
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For Children & Youth
For Parents
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Parent Help: 0800 568 856
Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence
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Sexual Harm Helpline: 0800 044 334 (anytime)
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Are You Okay: 0800 456 450
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Samaritans: 0800 726 666
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Victim Support: 0800 842 846 (anytime)
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Women’s Refuge Crisis Line: (Females only) 0800 733 843
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