Digital Mental Health Tools for Young People
Explore our recommended list of resources for young people, from interactive Digital Mental Health Tools to direct helplines and counselling services.
Interactive tools & content
SPARX
SPARX is a fun computer program that helps young people with mild to moderate depression, anxiety or stress.
sparx.org.nz
Small Steps
Small steps is a website where people of Aotearoa can take small steps on their journey to improve wellbeing.
smallsteps.org.nz
Headstrong
Headstrong is a free, science-backed app delivering evidence-based and skill building activities to support young peoples mental well-being journey.
Download for free
The Lowdown
The Lowdown is a website to help young New Zealanders recognise and understand depression and anxiety.
thelowdown.co.nz
Sparklers
Sparklers is a digital library with fun and engaging wellbeing activities to do at home with whānau.
sparklers.org.nz
The Village
The Village helps you check in and kōrero (talk) with people you trust, so you don’t have to go it alone.
villageapp.kiwi.co.nz
Helplines & Support
1737
Whatever it is, we’re here. You’ll get to talk to a trained counsellor or talk to a peer support worker, completely free.
1737.org.nz
Free text or call 1737
Youthline
Youthline offers a free 24/7 Helpline service, free face-to-face counselling services and youth mentoring.
youthline.co.nz
Free call 0800 37 66 33
What's Up
What's UP is a free Teens Helpline in New Zealand. It's a safe place for you to talk about anything.
whatsup.co.nz
Free call 0800 942 8787
Lifeline
The Lifeline helpline provides 24/7, confidential support from qualified counsellors and trained volunteers.
lifeline.org.nz
Free call 0800 543 354
OutLine
Confidential, free, all-ages support line,rainbow specialist counselling andtrans peer
support.outline.org.nz
Free call 0800 688 5463
Alcohol Drug Helpline
If you need help with alcohol or drugs, the Alcohol Drug Helpline is a good place to start.
alcoholdrughelp.org.nz
Free call 0800 787 797
For urgent mental health support, contact the nearest
Crisis Assessment Team to you.
Call 111 if you or someone else might be unsafe right now.