The following podcast has references to suicide if you, or anyone who might be reading this story – or listening to the podcast - finds this subject challenging, please stop now. Remember, help is available from a range of organisations. (listed below)
Following a Te Kiwi Maia Seminar an old school mate came and chatted with me about wanting to share his story...I'm honoured to have D/S/S Mike 'Kiwi' Williams join me and talk about how he almost came to the end of the road both personally and professionally. This is Kiwi's incredible story of recovery and how he stays ahead of the wolves that circle him.
Help is available
1737, Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor, 24 hours.
Anxiety New Zealand 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)
Depression.org.nz 0800 111 757 or text 4202
I Am Hope offers a range of services, with a particular focus on young people.
Lifeline 0800 543 354
Mental Health Foundation 09 623 4812, click here to access its free resource and information service.
Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254
Samaritans 0800 726 666
Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
thelowdown.co.nz Web chat, email chat or free text 5626
What's Up 0800 942 8787 (for 5 to 18-year-olds). Phone counselling available Monday-Friday, noon-11pm and weekends, 3pm-11pm. Online chat is available 3pm-10pm daily.
Yellow Brick Road 0800 732 825
Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234, email
[email protected], or find online chat and other support options here.
If it is an emergency, click here to find the number for your local crisis assessment team.
In a life-threatening situation, call 111.
New Zealand