What to do in an emergency. Where to get everyday medical advice. Where to get help for a mental health crisis and find ongoing support.
Emergencies
If a friend or family member needs urgent medical attention, phone 111 for an ambulance.
Call Healthline for free health advice from registered nurses, 24 hours a day. Phone 0800 611 116.
New Zealand National Poisons Centre can answer questions about poisons, 24 hours a day. Phone 0800 764 766.
Everyday medical advice
Call Healthline for free health advice from registered nurses, 24 hours a day. Phone 0800 611 116.
Plunketline gives advice on parenting issues and your child’s health and wellbeing, 24 hours a day. Phone 0800 933 922.
Mental health help
For urgent mental health advice, phone:
- your nearest hospital
- your district health board’s psychiatric emergency service or mental health crisis assessment team.
For a list of organisations to help you, see Mental health services
