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Lifeline urges Kiwis to not be bystanders
Tuesday, 29 August 2017, 10:21 am | LifeLine
The provisional suicide figures for the 2016-2017 period released yesterday show that what we’re doing as a nation to prevent suicide is not working, according to Lifeline Executive Director, Glenda Schnell. “Despite having many great programmes ... More >>
Kiwis urged to Give up Their Coffee Today
Friday, 9 June 2017, 12:58 pm | LifeLine
Campaign kicks off urging Kiwis to donate to lifesaving support service to help deal with influx More >>
Lifeline Aotearoa experience high demand after quake
Tuesday, 15 November 2016, 10:58 am | LifeLine
Lifeline Aotearoa experienced a significant increase in demand following yesterday morning’s 7.5 magnitude earthquake. More >>
Lifeline launches ad campaign in fight for survival
Monday, 29 August 2016, 11:14 am | LifeLine
Lifeline Aotearoa today launched a “Help Keep Lifeline Alive” campaign as part of its fight for survival. More >>
Lifeline Aotearoa fighting for survival
Thursday, 30 June 2016, 9:31 am | LifeLine
Lifeline Aotearoa today announced it only has enough money to run for one more year. More >>
Lifeline calls for better support for mental health patients
Tuesday, 12 April 2016, 12:40 pm | LifeLine
Lifeline Aotearoa supports calls to urgently address how to better respond growing numbers of mental health patients presenting in A&Es across the country. More >>
Dismay at threat to Mental Health Services in Canterbury
Thursday, 18 February 2016, 10:16 am | LifeLine
Lifeline Aotearoa today expressed dismay at the news Canterbury District Health Board may be forced to cut spending on mental health services. More >>
Lifeline’s Christmas Appeal Launch
Friday, 13 November 2015, 9:42 am | LifeLine
Every 5 minutes someone calls Lifeline for help but demand over Christmas time can be especially high. This festive season Lifeline are expecting to help over 17,000 New Zealanders. More >>
RE: Chief Coroner’s Findings on Suicide
Thursday, 8 October 2015, 9:38 am | LifeLine
Tuesday’s release of the Chief Coroner’s provisional suicide statistics for the 2014/15 year makes for somber reading. More >>
Signs give help and hope in Hamilton
Monday, 5 October 2015, 10:30 am | LifeLine
‘GIVE: your time, your words, your presence’ is this years theme for Mental Health Awareness week (5-11 October). In the spirit of ‘giving’ Lifeline Aotearoa will be placing semi-permanent signs around the Hamilton as part of a "For HELP ... More >>
Lifeline CEO calls on NZ personalities for help
Friday, 2 October 2015, 9:17 am | LifeLine
Lifeline CEO calls on NZ personalities for help. A recent international trend has started with high profile people raising awareness around suicide prevention. This is certainly a trend Lifeline Aotearoa CEO Jo Denvir supports. Some of the international ... More >>
Lifeline CEO says suicide myths don’t help
Monday, 7 September 2015, 4:40 pm | LifeLine
Most New Zealanders believe that suicide is a relatively rare event, but according to Jo Denvir CEO of Lifeline Aotearoa, this is simply one of many myths circulating our communities. More >>
Newly-merged Lifeline uses Rebrand to Signal Change
Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 2:10 pm | LifeLine
Lifeline New Zealand rebrands to Lifeline Aotearoa, merging eight local Centres with new image and logo More >>
Lifeline New Zealand views recommendations
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 4:38 pm | LifeLine
Lifeline New Zealand views recommendations on media reporting of suicide as a "positive first step." More >>
LifeLine Christchurch has gone to the Dogs, thanks to Fletc
Thursday, 24 January 2013, 11:02 am | LifeLine
LifeLine Christchurch is a free 24/7 telephone helpline which takes over 15,000 crisis calls per year. The free service is only possible with the commitment of a strong team of over 100 intensively trained volunteer telephone counsellors. More >>
New Manager for Lifeline Northland
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 4:25 pm | LifeLine
Media release from Lifeline Auckland New Manager for Lifeline Northland Liz Cassidy Nelson is the newly appointed Regional Manager of Lifeline Aotearoa – Northland. Formerly the director and principal consultant of Aria Management, Liz has considerable ... More >>
Lifeline Aotearoa: Interactive Intelligence for Counsellors
Monday, 2 July 2012, 1:03 pm | LifeLine
Lifeline Aotearora has announced that it will deploy the Interactive Intelligence (Nasdaq: ININ) all-in-one IP communications software suite, Customer Interaction Center ™ (CIC), for use in its Auckland counselling centre. More >>
Wiremu Walmsley to Head Lifeline Aotearoa
Monday, 30 April 2012, 5:23 pm | LifeLine
Wiremu Walmsley, previously manager for Raukura Hauora O Tainui in Counties Manukau, has joined Lifeline Aotearoa to head the organisation’s suicide prevention education division. More >>
Gambling Helpline, Kidsline work together on gambling
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 1:35 pm | LifeLine
Two of the country’s leading helplines, Gambling Helpline and Kidsline, have agreed to work more closely together, providing a consistent approach towards helping families and individuals affected by problem gambling More >>
Suicide Prevention Helpline Extends Hours 0508 TAUTOKO
Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 10:21 am | LifeLine
Lifeline Aotearoa’s toll-free, National Suicide Prevention Helpline is extending its service hours. The helpline known as 0508 TAUTOKO is now open from 12 Midday to12 Midnight, 7 days a week. 0508 TAUTOKO is a crisis support service for anyone ... More >>