Youthline Crisis Support

$29,246 of $300,000 goal

Given by 554 generous donors in one year

Together we can be there for the increased number of young people and families reaching out to us for support now and over coming months.

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You can help us be there for young people and their families.

The Covid-19 pandemic has deeply impacted New Zealand society, including the lives of young people and their families.

In a recent Youthline survey, more than 72% of respondents shared that that COVID-19 and Lockdown has impacted their mental health with young people under 25 more likely to share this than older groups.

Youthline has seen a 50% increase in the number of texts from young people contacting its Helpline for support. The most common being about suicide, depression, anxiety and self-harm.

1 in 4 texts we’re replying to from young people are around depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide, with 1 in 5 texts being around suicide.

It is well known throughout the world that economic downturns disproportionately impact young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

We’ve put on more paid Helpline staffing, and we’re committed to being there for young people and families in the coming months, as we have been for the past 49 years.

It is vital we can continue to be here for the increased number of young people and families reaching out to us for support now and over the coming months. Please join other New Zealanders by donating now.

Thank you for your support, together we can be there.

Young people are sharing with Youthline for support on a wide range of issues, with the following on average the most common: suicide, depression, anxiety, self-harm, relationships (family, peer, and partner), loneliness and isolation, grief and loss, and abuse and violence (sexual, physical, and emotional).

With your support Youthline can continue to be there for young people and their families at a time that they need us even more.

• $15 Gives one young person 10 minutes of much needed telephone support

• $30 Allows us to respond to 120 texts

• $60 Keeps our phone, text and email service operating for one hour

• $120 Gives eight young people 10 minutes of much needed telephone support each

• $500 Allows us to respond to 600 texts

• $850 Trains a volunteer to support young people on the Helpline

We receive $90,000 from Oranga Tamariki and have to fundraise the balance, $1million each year, to keep the Helpline running.

To continue to support Youthline on a regular basis and to become a regular giver please head here - https://www.youthline.co.nz/donate.html

About us

Every day, hundreds of young people across Aotearoa reach out to Youthline for support, and for over 50 years, we’ve been here to make sure they have somewhere to turn when they need help.

Our 24/7 Helpline is a vital service for young people aged 12 to 24 who are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with their mental health, or just needing someone to talk to. It’s a safe, judgment-free space where they can reach out for support, no matter where they are in NZ or the time of day.

Alongside our Helpline, we offer free, confidential support through face-to-face counselling, youth mentoring, and development programmes in schools and communities. These services help young Kiwis build resilience, confidence, and the skills to navigate life’s challenges.

Right now, the need for our services is greater than ever. New Zealand’s youth mental health crisis is growing, and the issues young people are facing are also becoming more serious.

At Youthline, we believe every young person should feel empowered to take charge of their well-being and with the right support, they can learn, grow, and thrive, even in difficult times. Our work ensures they don’t have to face those challenges alone, providing the support and guidance they need to get through.