This hub links to crisis lines, disability services and support organisations around the world. Some pages may talk about distress, suicide, family violence, discrimination and health challenges. Please move through at your own pace and take breaks whenever you need to.
Find global and local support for Autism, ADHD, hidden disabilities, mental health, LGBT+ wellbeing, youth, families and more.
This hub brings together contact directories for different communities and needs – from crisis helplines and disability supports, to parent services, youth supports, and condition-specific organisations.
You can explore by topic below, search by keyword, or use filters to narrow down what you’re looking for. Over time, these pages will grow to include worldwide and region-specific contacts, starting with Aotearoa New Zealand and expanding further.
This hub does not replace emergency services. If you are in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency number right away.
If you are in crisis or feel unsafe, please use the most urgent option available to you:
These pages will gradually include region-based listings and global services as they are added.
Tip: you can combine the keyword search and the filters. For example, type “youth” and select “LGBT+”.
Autism, Autistic adults, children, families & allies
A growing list of autism-related supports, including global and local organisations, helplines, advocacy groups, online communities and practical resources for Autistic people and their supporters.
ADHD – children, teens, adults & families
Support services, helplines, organisations and groups focused on people with ADHD, including peers, coaching, family supports, school/work advocacy and neurodivergent-affirming services.
Queer, trans, questioning and allies
Listings of LGBT+ helplines, youth supports, community organisations, trans-specific services and safe spaces for people exploring or living their identities.
Crisis, suicide prevention & urgent distress support
A central directory for mental health crisis lines, suicide prevention services, text/chat supports and emergency mental health contacts across regions.
Under 25s – wellbeing, safety & identity
Youth helplines, chat services, online communities and local supports for young people, including those navigating mental health, identity, school stress and family conflict.
Parents, caregivers, whānau & supporters
Supports for those caring for children, teens or adults with mental health needs, disabilities or chronic conditions – including helplines, counselling, education supports and respite services.
Women, girls, femmes & those who relate
Contacts and organisations that specialise in women’s mental health, including perinatal supports, trauma services, gender-based violence supports and wellbeing resources.
Men, masc folk & those who relate
Services and organisations with a focus on men’s mental health, including peer groups, helplines, fatherhood supports and programmes that encourage healthy, safe expression.
Aotearoa – local supports & services
NZ-based contacts across mental health, disability, youth, family violence, addictions, community health, and more – focused on Aotearoa-specific services and resources.
Outside NZ – finding help where you are
Links to international helplines, regional directories and global organisations to help you find support in your own country or language wherever possible.
