Support for Family/Friends

The Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society (MS) is a non-profit entity dedicated to providing assistance to individuals affected by multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders, as well as their...

Vaka Tatua is a national health service for Pacific People - they provide free support and guidance, as well as offering services in, Social Services Older People's Wellbeing Mental Health Disability...

Cholmondeley is a children's centre and respite care for tamariki aged 3-12. They provide short-term, planned and emergency respite care, as well as support whānau in the community through its...

Brackenridge provides high levels of disability support to people and their families, along with family resilience care and community mentoring to adults and rangatahi in Canterbury. They're a...

Free call 0800 376 633 - 24/7 Free text 234 - 24/7 Free Webchat with a counsellor online. Youthline is a "with youth, for youth" organisation that supports young people throughout Aotearoa New...

Samaritians runs a confidential, non-judgemental & non‑religious support, for those undergoing mental distress. Their phones are operated by volunteers from the community for the community....

Disability Funding Support NZ is a private Facebook-based support group that offers peer support for whanau around support funding for disabilities in NZ, including  IEF, EF, carer support and...

Vaka Tautua is a national ‘by Pacific, for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services provider in Aotearoa with a strong presence in the Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, and Otago...

Rett New Zealand is a registered charity and informal support group providing advice for families and therapists dealing with the complex symptoms of Rett Syndrome. They strive to share the love,...

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association New Zealand is a registered charity, and a parent support network that aims to enhance the lives of those with Prader-Willi syndrome in New Zealand by providing...

Rare Disorders New Zealand is a registered charity that advocates for those with rare disorders, aiming to improve health and well-being for all people living with a rare disorder. There are upwards...

The New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZSDA) has set itself the mission to Support, inform and advocate alongside people with Down syndrome, families, whānau and professionals. Services:...