Local support services
This database has been developed to help find a local mate to talk to. The first part of not feeling alone is having someone near you who understands what it’s like and how to help.
Support
services by area
Northland
Northland
Northland Rural Support Trust
Rural Support Trust
The Northland Rural Support Trust is a charitable organisation set up to work with rural communities when times get tough - ranging from biosecurity and employment issues to financial, animal welfare, and health and wellbeing challenges.
0800 787 254
Auckland
Auckland
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Waikato
Waikato
Waikato-Hauraki-Coromandel Rural Support Trust
Rural Support Trust
The Waikato Hauraki Coromandel Rural Support Trust is a part of a nationwide charitable organisation set up to work with primary producers during challenging times.
0800 787 254
Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty Rural Support Trust
Rural Support Trust
The Bay of Plenty Rural Support Trust is a charitable organisation set up to work with the rural community when times are tough on the farm or in the family. They are also part of a nationwide network of rural support trusts that assist rural individuals and communities during and after extreme weather and other adverse events.
0800 787 254
Gisborne
Gisborne
East Coast Rural Support Trust
Rural Support Trust
The East Coast Rural Support Trust is a charitable trust operating in the East Coast Region. The trust is part of a nation wide network of Rural Support Trusts. We are set up to work with the rural community when times are tough on the farm or for your family. We also assist during and after adverse events.
0800 787 254
Hawkes Bay
Hawkes Bay
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Taranaki
Taranaki
Taranaki Rural Support Trust
Rural Support Trust
The Rural Support Team are rural people with local knowledge who understand the challenges of rural life. We are part of a nationwide network, working with you, for issues related to climate adverse event or onfarm technical support, finances, professional or personal relationships and physical or mental health.
0800 787 254
Manawatū-Whanganui
Manawatū-Whanganui
Manawatu-Rangitikei Rural Family Support Trust
Rural Support Trust
The Manawatu-Rangitikei Rural Family Support Trust was established to support farming families when times on the farm or within the family are tough.
0800 787 254
Wellington
Wellington
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Tasman
Tasman
Top of the South Rural Support Trust
Rural Support Trust
On any normal day, we know that living and working rurally can be a challenge. We, at the Top of the South Rural Support Trust, aim to give coordinated and personal support to rural people in the Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough regions.
0800 787 254
Nelson
Nelson
Top of the South Rural Support Trust
Rural Support Trust
On any normal day, we know that living and working rurally can be a challenge. We, at the Top of the South Rural Support Trust, aim to give coordinated and personal support to rural people in the Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough regions.
0800 787 254
Marlborough
Marlborough
Top of the South Rural Support Trust
Rural Support Trust
On any normal day, we know that living and working rurally can be a challenge. We, at the Top of the South Rural Support Trust, aim to give coordinated and personal support to rural people in the Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough regions.
0800 787 254
West Coast
West Coast
West Coast Rural Support Trust
Rural Support Trust
We are rural people with a wide range of experience and knowledge in dealing with challenging situations. Our facilitators are trained to help find options to manage all types of rural challenges.
0800 787 254
North Canterbury
North Canterbury
North Canterbury Rural Support Trust
Rural Support Trust
The North Canterbury Rural Support Trust is part of a nationwide network supporting farmers and their families through tough times. The Trust has access to networks, services and government funding and can help people navigate their financial and personal challenges, or assist during climatic adverse events like drought, flood, or heavy snow.
0800 787 254
Canterbury
Canterbury
North Canterbury Rural Support Trust
Rural Support Trust
The North Canterbury Rural Support Trust is part of a nationwide network supporting farmers and their families through tough times. The Trust has access to networks, services and government funding and can help people navigate their financial and personal challenges, or assist during climatic adverse events like drought, flood, or heavy snow.
0800 787 254
Frontiers of Hope
Mental Health Services
A kind, caring mental health service that helps support mates with depression, anxiety, PTSD, Grief and loss, Stress, anger and burnout and the issues that they cause. Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm via appointment through the website.
South Canterbury
South Canterbury
South Canterbury Rural Support Trust
Rural Support Trust
The purpose of South Canterbury Rural Support Trust is to assist in the building of strong and resilient rural communities. Our trust members are local people with extensive rural knowledge & experience, we offer aid, assistance and advocacy to the South Canterbury rural community. We are a charitable organization that is in place to assist rural communities when they need the helping hand of those who understand and have the tools to assist.
0800 787 254
Otago
Otago
Otago Rural Support Trust
Rural Support Trust
We know that living and working rurally can be a challenge and sometimes things can get a bit too much. If this is you or if you’re concerned for someone then please get in touch. The Otago Rural Support Trust is a charitable organisation set up to assist rural individuals and their families to get back on their feet following challenging circumstances such as financial, personal or climatic adverse events.
0800 787 254
Southland
Southland
Southland Rural Support Trust
Rural Support Trust
The Southland Rural Support Trust assists rural individuals and their families to get back on their feet following challenging circumstances such as financial, personal or climatic adverse events. The Trust is part of a nation-wide network which is linked into local rural networks, as well as Civil Defence, Work and Income, and rural professionals. The Trust members are local people who have themselves faced the challenges rural life brings. Free and confidential help is available through the Trust's coordinator.
0800 787 254
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