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Support & Directories Hub

This page is your starting point for finding the right kind of support. From here, you can move into crisis help, global directories, youth and family support, identity-based pathways, and topic-specific support pages at your own pace.

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This hub links to crisis lines, disability services, helplines, and support organisations around the world. Some pages may talk about distress, suicide, discrimination, family violence, or health challenges. Please move through the site at your own pace and take breaks whenever you need to.

Where would you like to start?

This page is designed to feel simpler and calmer than a full directory list. If you already know what kind of support you need, you can jump straight into the master index. If not, the pathways below can help you choose a direction without feeling overloaded.

Over time, this hub will connect to more subpages and audience-specific directories, including the pages you have already started building and the ones that will branch out next.

How can we help you today?

Choose the option that feels closest to what you need right now. You do not have to get it perfect — this is just a starting point.

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I need urgent help

Go straight to crisis support, emergency contacts, and urgent mental health help if you or someone else may be at immediate risk.

Open crisis support
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I want the full directory list

Browse the main global support directories page if you want the wider list of support areas, categories, and pathways in one place.

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I am supporting someone else

Find guidance and pathways for parents, carers, whānau, teachers, and support people helping a child, teen, partner, friend, or adult.

Find family support
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I am looking for mental health support

Explore mental health support, crisis links, emotional wellbeing pathways, and pages that connect to condition-specific or recovery-focused help.

Explore mental health
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I want inclusive or identity-based support

Browse LGBTQIA+, cultural, community, hidden disability, and related support pathways designed to feel more affirming and relevant to who you are.

View inclusive support
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I need youth, teen, or family pathways

Start with youth and teen support pages, family-friendly pathways, and resources for school, wellbeing, identity, and everyday support.

Open youth support