Kia ora,
Central Connect Whare Manaaki CCWM, Heartland Services and CHB Foodbank are closed over the Christmas Break and will re-open again on Monday 15th January 2024. We look forward to seeing you in the new year phone CCWM 8589891 phone/text 022 135 8051, email: reception@centralconnect.co.nz, website: www.centralconnect.co.nz
We wish you and your whanau a very Merry Christmas😊
If your circumstances have changed or you need financial assistance, please contact Work and Income on 0800 559 009
0800 552 002 for over-65’s (Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm)
0800 88 99 00 for students (Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm)
In an Emergency Dial 111, DHB Emergency Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT) Hawkes Bay 0800 112 334
Helpline services are available right now that offer support, information and help for you and your family, whānau and friends. All the services listed here are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week unless otherwise specified.
National helplines
Healthline – 0800 611 116
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 for support from a trained counsellor.
Lifeline– 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
Samaritans – 0800 726 666 Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions).
Helplines for children and young people Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat. thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626. What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds). Phone counselling is available every day of the week, 365 days of the year, 11am–11pm. Online chat is available from 11am–10:30pm 7 days a week
Help for parents, family and friends Parent Help – 0800 568 856 for parents/whānau seeking support, advice and practical strategies on all parenting concerns. Anonymous, non-judgemental and confidential. Family Services 211 Helpline – 0800 211 211 for help finding community based health and social support services in your area. Skylight – 0800 299 100 for support through trauma, loss and grief; 9am–5pm weekdays.
Other specialist helplines including Family Violence
Alcohol and Drug Helpline – 0800 787 797 or online chat. Gambling Helpline – 0800 654 655
Anxiety NZ – 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY).
Senior line – 0800 725 463 A free information service for older people.
Are You OK– 0800 456 450 family violence helpline.
Women's Refuge Crisis line – 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE) (for women living with violence, or in fear, in their relationship or family).
Rape Crisis 0800 883 300
Shakti Crisis Line – 0800 742 584 (for migrant or refugee women living with family violence). Victim Support – 0800 842 846
Shine – 0508 744 633 confidential domestic abuse helpline.
Safe to Talk – 0800 044 334 or free text 4334 for help to do with sexual harm. Available 24/7 and staffed by trained counsellors.
