Need Support?
Get Help
Where can I go to get help for myself or someone else?
At Home
Whanau/Friend who will …
Hear them
Help them find support at home
Keep them safe from harm/suicide
Help their parents/partner/ whanau hear and support them
At Work
Reach out to…
A Mates4Life Safety Aider
A workmate
A manager/supervisor
Human Resources Manager
EAP Services
Emergency
If you are really concerned about their immediate safety contact:
Hawke’s Bay Crisis Team 0800 112 334 (24 hours)
Or call 111
Open Source Resources
Key Facts and Figures
Caution: Some people may find parts of this content confronting or distressing. Please carefully consider your needs when reading information about suicide.
Where can I find more information about New Zealand’s suicide data?
The Ministry of Health and the Office of the Chief Coroner have a new interactive webtool providing a single comprehensive source of information on deaths by suicide in Aotearoa New Zealand. You can find it here.
Who is at risk of suicide?
The Mental Health Foundation has detailed statistics on suicide in New Zealand, as well as a list of risk factors and signs to look out for. You can find this here.