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Flood resources: Mental health support

Extreme weather events such as Cyclone Gabrielle are very distressing and can have a significant impact on our mental wellbeing. It’s normal to feel stressed or anxious during times of extreme difficulty. Some people may find this time much harder than others. If you can, reach out to loved ones, neighbours and colleagues to see how they’re doing.

Below, you will find resources for looking after your mental health and wellbeing following Cyclone Gabrielle and the recent flooding in the upper North Island. A list of local and national mental health providers can be found at the bottom of this page. We also have specific resources for: 

For veterinary professionals

Vitae counselling
- All veterinarians in New Zealand can get free, confidential counselling through Vitae. You can make an appointment by calling 0508 664 981 (available 24/7) or by completing the self-referral counselling form.

NZVA Wellbeing Hub
- Wellbeing resources for NZVA members

Veterinary wellbeing
- Information about where to get help

 MAS wellbeing portal, Āki
- MAS (Medical Assurance Society) has kindly offered all NZVA members free access to their wellbeing portal, Āki. Find out how to access the portal athe NZVA Wellbeing Hub.
NZVA mental health webinars
- Recordings of NZVA webinars on mental health and recovery after natural disasters
Recognizing the Signs of Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
- Resources and advice from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
Stress first aid for self-care and peer support: effectively meeting stress in the moment
Webinar by Dr Sonja Olson
Financial concerns around providing veterinary care: understanding moral injury and distress
Webinar by Dr Sonja Olson
Trauma informed care: a key to sustaining compassion and offering high quality care in veterinary practice
Webinar by Dr Sonja Olson

 

Trauma and emergency response

Coping with Natural Disasters - Flooding
- Tip sheet from Vitae

Coping Methods after Traumatic Events
- Tip sheet from Converge International

Anxiety Management Strategies
- Tip sheet from Converge International

Tips for coping after a natural disaster
- Free resources and tips from All Sorts
Look after your mental wellbeing
- Information and resources from Get Ready
Managing stress in an emergency
- Fact sheets from the Ministry of Health about managing stress and emotional reactions in a crisis
Coping after a traumatic event
- Mental health advice from the Ministry of Health
Webinar series: Psychological recovery after natural disasters
- Recordings of a two-part webinar series with Clinical Psychologist Rajna Bogdanovic

Rural mental health

Rural mental health
- Information and resources from Federated Farmers of New Zealand

Farmstrong
- Nationwide wellbeing programme for the rural community
Cyclone Gabrielle Rural Wellbeing Recovery – Events and Services
- Helplines, online resources and upcoming wellbeing events compiled by MPI

Supporting colleagues and clients

Supporting your employees after floods
- Tip sheet from Vitae

Providing Support to Crisis Affected People
- Tip sheet from Converge International

Leading in disaster recovery
- Comprehensive booklet from New Zealand Red Cross

One-on-One Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
- Mental health wellbeing support packages for businesses impacted by recent weather events

Mental health providers

Provider

Phone number

Website/email

1737

Call or text 1737

www.1737.org.nz

Healthline

0800 611 116

www.healthline.com

Lifeline

0800 543 354

www.lifeline.org.nz

The Lowdown

Text 5626

www.thelowdown.co.nz

Suicide Crisis Helpline

0508 828 865

www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline

Youth services

06 3555 906

www.youthservice.govt.nz

Youthline

0800 376 633 or text 234

www.youthline.co.nz
talk@youthline.co.nz

What's Up

0800 942 8787 (11am-11pm)

www.whatsup.co.nz

Depression Helpline

0800 111 757

www.depression.org.nz

Rainbow Youth

09 376 4155

www.ry.org.nz

Alcohol Drug Helpline

0800 787 797

www.alcoholdrughelp.org.nz

Rural Support

0800 787 254

www.rural-support.org.nz

 

Provider

Region

Phone number

Website/email

Manaaki Harataunga

Hauraki

021 348 338

tommy@tematapihi.org.nz

Te Whāriki Manawāhine o Hauraki

Hauraki

027 762 1844

denisemessiter@hauraki.refuge.co.nz

Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki

Hauraki

0508 835 676

tammy.dehar@korowai.co.nz

 

Provider

Region

Phone number

Website/email

Ngati manawa Runanga

Waiariki

027 227 2582

maramena.vercoe@tronm.co.nz

Ngati Whare Runanga

Waiariki

021 207 7340

mere@ngatiwhare.iwi.nz

Te Ika Whnenua Hauora

Waiariki

021 712 905

 

Ngati awa social services

Whakatane

07 306 0096

enquiries@nash.org.nz

Manaaki Ora Trust - Tipu Ora

Rotorua

027 348 4004

referralhub@@manaakiora.org.nz

Maketu Health & Social Services

Maketu

07 533 2551

admin@maketuhauora.org.nz

Te Waiariki Purea Trust

Rotorua

07 348 5051

kiti@twptnz.org

Te Tomika Trust

Tauranga

07 578 9733

admin@tetomika.co.nz

Huria trust

Tauranga

07 578 7838

sylvia.w@huriatrust.co.nz

 

Provider

Region

Phone number

Website/email

Ngati Porou Hauora

Tairawhiti

06 986 1696

www.nph.org.nz

Te Waharoa

Tairawhiti

06 868 3550

 

 

Provider

Region

Phone number

Website/email

Kahungunu Executive

Wairoa

0800 621 700

www.kahu-exec.co.nz/contact

 

Provider

Region

Phone number

Website/email

Te Kete Hauora O Rangitane

Dannevirke

06 374 6860

info@rangitane.co.nz

Tararua REAP 

Dannevirke

06 374 6565

office@tararuareap.co.nz

 

Provider

Region

Phone number

Website/email

Te Uri o Hau - Tangata Developments

Te Taitokerau

0800 438 894

twhatarau@uriohau.co.nz

 

Provider

Region

Phone number

Website/email

Tūwharetoa Health Charitable Trust

Waikato

07 384 2882

tgireception@thct.co.nz

 

Provider

Region

Phone number

Website/email

Whaiora

Masterton

06 370 0818

www.whaiora.org.nz

Te Hauora Runanga O Wairarapa

Masterton

06 378 0140

www.tehauora.org.nz