North Shore (09) 486 8900
Waitakere (09) 839 0000

Where to get help and more information

Phone Healthline free on 0800 611 116 any time of day or night for advice on any health issues

 

In an emergency, phone 111 for an ambulance

 

Talk to your GP or healthcare professional

Please talk to your GP if you are experiencing Long COVID or ongoing symptoms from COVID-19. They will be able to refer you to the most appropriate support service for you needs.

 

Free Text 1737

For mental health support including anxiety and depression, free call or free text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day. You’ll get to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor or talk to a peer support worker. This service is free.

 

Ministry of Health

To read about what the Mnistry of Health is doing to mangae the long-term effects of COVID you can visit:
https://www.health.govt.nz/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-health-advice-public/about-covid-19/long-covid#understand 

To view the 'Clinical Rehabilitation Guidelines for People with Long COVID in Aotearoa New Zealand' go to:
https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/clinical-rehabilitation-guideline-people-long-covid-aotearoa-new-zealand 

 

ME Support - Navigating ME/CFS and Long COVID

ME Support have an online support tool that includes a series of videos with downloadable information for everyone who has, or thinks they might have, Long COVID:
https://www.mesupport.org.nz/longcovidhelp  


More helpful resources

 

About Long COVIDLiving well with Long COVIDHow to support someone with Long COVID