Need Support Right Now?
Ūkaipō is a community-led kaupapa run by māmā, for māmā — we are not a clinical or crisis service. If you or someone you love needs urgent medical care, mental health support, or is in crisis, please reach out to one of these trusted services:
If it’s an emergency:
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please DIAL 111 for assistance, or go straight to your local Emergency Department
If it’s not an emergency but you need to talk to someone right away:
All of the following helplines are free and available 24/7:
Need to Talk – Call or text 1737
Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757
PlunketLine - 0800 933 922
Lifeline Aotearoa – 0800 543 354
Samaritans – 0800 726 666
Other kaupapa Māori wellbeing services:
Coming soon…
Want to kōrero to someone who knows you?
People you can reach out to are:
Your GP/local health care provider
Your midwife
Your Whānau Āwhina Plunket or Wellchild Nurse
A trusted friend or whānau member
Please know you are not alone. 1 in 5 wāhine and 1 in 10 tāne feel the way you do. These people have listened to many others like you and are here to help.
Local Support Services
Head to the Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa (PADA) website for a list of local support services.