NZ Crisis Support Directory
Neurodivergent Crisis Support (Aotearoa New Zealand)
If you’re in distress, overwhelmed, shutdown, or melting down — you’re not alone. This page is designed to be clear, low-pressure, and step-by-step.
🧠 Neurodivergent-friendly
✅ One step at a time
💬 Text / chat options
📍 Local crisis teams
Content notice: This page discusses mental health crisis support.
If you are in immediate danger, call 111. If talking is hard, you can text for support or ask someone you trust to call with you.
Start here (right now)
Pick the option that feels most doable. You can switch options later. If words are hard: show someone your screen and point to the button you want.
Choose the support path that feels right
💬 Text / chat (less pressure)
If speaking feels too hard, start with text or online chat.
📞 Phone support (with options)
Tip: you can ask to slow down, repeat things, or keep questions simple.
📍 Local urgent mental health teams
If you need urgent help, contact your region’s crisis team below.
🧠 Calm tools (sensory + grounding)
If you need a first step: grounding, pacing, meltdown/shutdown supports.
Find support in my area (NZ crisis teams)
Choose your region (call your local crisis team)
These are NZ Mental Health Crisis Assessment Team contacts.
Waitematā
Ask for North Crisis Team.
Auckland (City)
Counties Manukau
Waikato
Bay of Plenty
Tairāwhiti
Lakes
Hawke’s Bay
Taranaki
Whanganui
MidCentral
Wairarapa
Hutt Valley
Capital & Coast (Wellington)
Nelson Marlborough
West Coast
South Canterbury
Otago / Southland
On 0800 46 78 46: Push 1 (Southland) • Push 2 (Otago).
Source list includes NZ Mental Health Crisis Assessment Team numbers.