Need help now?

Call the depression helpline on 0800 111 757

 

For advice in emergencies

Call 111

Or contact a Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) as follows:

1. In your telephone book, turn to the last green-striped section at the front titled 'Hospital and other Health Service providers.'
2. In that section, look for a listing for the local hospital or District Health Board and locate 'Mental Health services' or, in some cases, 'Psychiatric services'. Phone that number to ask for advice.
3. In some areas there may be a listing for CATT (Community Assessment and Treatment Team) or a Crisis Assessment Team. If so, phone the number given. If there’s no response (after hours), then phone the hospital’s main number and ask the operator for ‘emergency’ mental health services.