NZ Crisis Support Directory
You’re welcome here.
If your gender, sexuality, or identity feels overwhelming right now, there are safe, supportive options available in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
You don’t have to know exactly what you need — choose what feels right for you below.
Pick one card. You don’t have to do everything at once.
Emergency Numbers (NZ)
If you’re in danger right now — quick access to urgent help.
LGBTQIA+ Youth Support
Support for young people — privacy-aware, identity-affirming, and safe.
Crisis Chat & Text Support
Typing instead of calling — what to expect and how to start.
What to Do If I Feel Unsafe
Clear steps you can follow when you feel like you might hurt yourself.
Tools & Apps (NZ)
Quick grounding tools plus app categories to support your nervous system.
How to Help a Friend
What to say, what not to say, and when to get adult help.
Over time, this hub will expand to include more NZ-based community supports and safety planning resources.
LGBTQIA+ Adult Support
A future page for adult-focused crisis and wellbeing pathways in NZ.
Coming Out & Safety Planning
A future page focused on privacy, safety, and choosing who to tell.
Community & Peer Support
A future page listing community organisations and peer support options.