HELP SERVICES — MAKES SENSE

NEED HELP? YOU’RE NOT ALONE.

If you’re going through something difficult - whether it’s online or offline sexual harm, thoughts of harming yourself or others, or simply feeling overwhelmed, help is available.

Where to get help

If you're concerned about the immediate safety of you or someone else, call 111.

Help Staying Safe Online.

For over 25 years, Netsafe has supported people across Aotearoa New Zealand to have safe and positive online experiences by providing free support, advice, and education to all ages. As the Approved Agency under the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 (HDCA), Netsafe receives, assesses, and investigates complaints, using advice, negotiation, mediation, and persuasion to help resolve them. The HDCA aims to deter, prevent, and reduce harm caused by digital communications and to offer victims a quick and effective way to seek redress. Learn more at netsafe.org.nz.

Report harmful content here

Text ‘Netsafe’ to 4282

Head to https://netsafe.org.nz/ for an online chat

Call Netsafe 0508 638 723

If you've ever experienced sexual assault or abuse and need to talk to someone, contact Safe to Talk confidentially, any time 24/7:

• Call 0800 044 334

• Text 4334

• Email support@safetotalk.nz

• For more info or to web chat visit safetotalk.nz

Alternatively contact your local police station - click here for a list.

Are you concerned about someone else’s or your own online behaviour?

Are you worried about what you are watching? Are you experiencing sexual thoughts that involve harm towards others?