Places toFindHelp Compiledby Michael Hempseed for NZISM 18/08/2020 Doctor If you are not sure where to take someone who you are concerned about their medical doctor (GP) is a really good place to start. You should be able to see a doctor within 24 hours, they can make an assessment and they can directyou where to go. If for any reason they don’t listen or understand, know that you can change doctors or counsellors. The Family Services Directoryhas an almost complete list of all the help and support agencies throughout New Zeeland,https://family.services.govt.nz We recommend that you take 10-15 minutes to get used to the local services in your area. It covers, accommodation, addiction, foodbanks, budgeting services, mental health, family violence, legalhelp, older people, ethnic services and much more. 1737is a free phone or text number with a trained counsellor at the end of the phone. Supporting Families with Mental Illnesshttps://supportingfamilies.org.nz/offers help and support for the whole family. Alcohol Drug Helpline0800 787 797-24 hours, 7 days a week. City Missionhttps://www.citymission.org.nz/food parcels, accommodation, budging services, counselling. Safe to Talk, Sexual violence helplinehttps://safetotalk.nz/0800 044 334, they have a web based chat service on their website. SalvationArmywww.salvationarmy.org.nzbudgeting, food parcels, counselling and other practical support. Eating DisordersAssociation of NZhttps://www.ed.org.nz/ Autism NZhttps://www.autismnz.org.nz/ BrainInjury NZhttps://www.brain-injury.nz/ Michael Hempseed’s website has an extensive range of audio talks, books and videos on trauma, mental illness, suicide prevention and sleep. https://www.beingatruehero.com/