Samaritans Manawatu Inc.

Through our phone line, we provide confidential, non-judgmental, and unbiased listening services to anyone who is in need. We warmly welcome callers from all age ranges, genders, cultures, ethnicity, sexuality, and abilities.

Some of the common reasons to reach out to Samaritans include:

• Mental distress, depression, and anxiety

• Suicidal thoughts or intentions

• Loneliness and isolation, especially amongst the elderly

• General health problems, illnesses, and disabilities

• Relationship and family troubles

• Loss, including job loss, loss of independence, and/or bereavement

• Financial worries

• Job stressors, overwork, and/or unemployment

• Tertiary and study-related stress

• Body image concerns

• Sexual and gender identification stress, across the full LGBTQ+ spectrum