This site offers language, reflection, and understanding around grief.
But sometimes grief becomes overwhelming, especially after sudden or traumatic loss.
If you need additional support, the organisations below offer free help, guidance, and connection across Aotearoa New Zealand.
You are not expected to carry everything alone.
Suicide Loss Support
These organisations specifically support people bereaved by suicide.
Huarahi Ora – National Bereavement Service (24 hours)
A free national service for anyone impacted by a suspected suicide.
They can listen, guide you, and connect you with local supports.
→ https://terauora.com/huarahi-ora-national-bereavement-triage-and-coordination-service/
Aoake te Rā
Free therapeutic support for people bereaved by suicide across Aotearoa.
→ https://www.aoaketera.org.nz/
After a Suicide
Information and resources for people navigating suicide loss.
Grief Support Services
These organisations support people experiencing many kinds of loss.
Grief Centre New Zealand
→ https://www.griefcentre.org.nz/
Grief Support Services (Tauranga)
→ https://www.griefsupport.org.nz/
Loss & Grief Centre – Kapiti / Wellington
Loss & Grief Centre – Southland
→ https://www.lossandgriefcentre.com/
Mental Health Support
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
Information, resources, and education about mental wellbeing.
→ https://mentalhealth.org.nz/
National Helplines
A regularly updated list of free helplines available across Aotearoa.
→ https://mentalhealth.org.nz/helplines
Free resources are also available through the Mental Health Foundation store:
→ https://shop.mentalhealth.org.nz/
If you are in immediate distress or feel unsafe, please contact emergency services or a crisis helpline.
Support is available.
This page shares external support services available across Aotearoa.
This Is Grief is an educational and community resource and is not a crisis service.