Support Services, Counsellors and Apps

The following is a list of the regional support services, counsellors and apps. If you can recommend any other referral services in your region please feel free to contact us.

Support Services

1737

Feeling anxious, down, depressed or overwhelmed? You can talk to (or text) a trained counsellor through this free service.

Text: 1737
www.1737.org.nz

Aunty Dee

If your problems are getting you down and you’re feeling confused, talk to Aunty Dee. She’s here to help you.
www.auntydee.co.nz

YOUTHLINE

You can call Youthline to talk about big or small stuff and they’re available 24/7.
Freephone: 0800 376 633
Text: 234
www.youthline.co.nz

Safe to Talk

Free, confidential help and support for people affected by any type of sexual concerns or harm. Available 24/7 by phone, text, website, online chat and email.
Freephone: 0800 044 334
Text: 4334
Website/online chat: www.safetotalk.co.nz
Email: support@safetotalk.co.nz

LIFeLINE AOTEAROA

Want to speak to someone about how you’re feeling? Whether you’re stressed, lonely, depressed or unsure, you can call Lifeline 24/7 and speak with someone who can listen and help.
Freephone: 0800 543 354

Apps for young people

For help with changing porn habits

Fortify

Fortify is a popular app designed for young people and adults. It offers daily tracking functions, discussion forums, journaling and mindfulness activities.

Age: Teens & adults

Cost: Free or Monthly ($16 monthly or $100 per year)

Apple Store | Google Play

REmojo

Remojo is an app for male-identifying young people offering filters, audio learning tracks, porn literacy info, daily tracking, online forums, and device management. ReMojo has an anti-porn focus, which may not be appropriate/helpful for some users.

Age: 18+
Cost: Plans from $3- 5 monthly, free trial available and cancel anytime.

Website

The Naked Truth

NakedTruth provides 8 week ‘recovery programmes,’ and an online support group programme, a video led learning course, partner support, and specific support groups for those from a faith background.

Age: 18+
Cost: Free

Website

Brainbuddy

Brainbuddy is a more simple app focused on rewiring the brain through mindfulness exercises, games, meditation, lifestyle changes and understanding triggers. Some of the language used has an anti-porn focus, which may not be helpful for some users.

Age: 12+
Cost: 7-day free trial, $15 per month, cancel anytime.

Apple Store | Google Play