Thank you so much for exploring our site.
The Retreat is on 'pause mode' for a few days over the Easter period while we do some maintenance work and prepare to welcome new whānau to the Retreat. We are very very keen to hear from you and will be back from the morning of the 10th April. Please do return to this page on or around the 10th, and reach out to us here (we'll explain the process; it's simple).
In the meantime, please check out the following supports which are available over this time. Aroha to you and yours from the Retreat Team; we are proud of you for coming here.
In the meantime, please check out the following supports which are available over this time. Aroha to you and yours from the Retreat Team; we are proud of you for coming here.
Are you seriously concerned for your welfare or your loved-one’s welfare, right now?
Kei te tino māharahara koe i tēnei wā mō tō oranga, te oranga rānei o te hunga tino tata ki a koe?
Please, never hesitate to share your situation with one of these helping services:
If it is an emergency, or you, or someone you know, is at risk, call 111.
Mēnā he ohotata, kei te noho mōrea koe, tētahi atu rānei, me waea atu ki 111.
Where to Get Help:
1737, Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland, or Text ‘Help’ to 4357
Samaritans – 0800 726 666
Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865
Anxiety New Zealand – 0800 269 4389
For Children and Young People:
Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
What’s Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds). Phone counselling is available Monday to Friday, midday–11pm and weekends, 3pm–11pm. Online chat is available 7pm–10pm daily.
Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 for young people up to 18 years of age. Open 24/7.
thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626
For Anyone Experiencing or in Danger of Abuse
Shine: – 0508 744 633
For Anyone Who Identifies as LGBTQIA+
Outline: – 0800 688 5463, Open 10am to 9pm weekdays, 6pm – 9pm weekends
You are NOT alone. Hold tight. We look forward very much to hearing from you when we return.
Kāore koe i te noho takitahi.
Kei te tino māharahara koe i tēnei wā mō tō oranga, te oranga rānei o te hunga tino tata ki a koe?
Please, never hesitate to share your situation with one of these helping services:
If it is an emergency, or you, or someone you know, is at risk, call 111.
Mēnā he ohotata, kei te noho mōrea koe, tētahi atu rānei, me waea atu ki 111.
Where to Get Help:
1737, Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland, or Text ‘Help’ to 4357
Samaritans – 0800 726 666
Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865
Anxiety New Zealand – 0800 269 4389
For Children and Young People:
Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
What’s Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds). Phone counselling is available Monday to Friday, midday–11pm and weekends, 3pm–11pm. Online chat is available 7pm–10pm daily.
Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 for young people up to 18 years of age. Open 24/7.
thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626
For Anyone Experiencing or in Danger of Abuse
Shine: – 0508 744 633
For Anyone Who Identifies as LGBTQIA+
Outline: – 0800 688 5463, Open 10am to 9pm weekdays, 6pm – 9pm weekends
You are NOT alone. Hold tight. We look forward very much to hearing from you when we return.
Kāore koe i te noho takitahi.
