Men’s Wellbeing

HEYBRO is there to listen and offer support for men who feel they are going to harm a loved one or whānau member.When it all gets too much and you feel like you may harm someone, yourself, or know of someone who may be harmed, pick up the phone and call 0800 HEY BRO (439 276).They're there to listen, help and offer support 24/7.

A men’s shed brings men together in one community space to share their skills, have a laugh, and work on practical tasks individually (personal projects) or as a group (for the shed or community). Its also a great place to foster friendships and learn new skills.

Man Alive is dedicated to working with men and boys on the issues that affect their lives. They offer a broad range of counselling services and programmes; supporting men and boys of all ages to gain understanding and strength in their relationships with partners, children, family and friends. Their programmes are offered throughout Northland.

A men’s shed brings men together in one community space to share their skills, have a laugh, and work on practical tasks individually (personal projects) or as a group (for the shed or community). Its also a great place to foster friendships and learn new skills.

Nga Tane Morehu o Muriwhenua is a registered charitable trust established to support male survivors of sexual violence to move towards recovery. They provide: • Confidential listening and care • Intentional peer support • One on one and peer group support (Peer groups are available in Whangarei & Kerikeri) • Referrals for specialist support • Family and whānau support • Advocacy in any area of need as a survivor • Assistance with ACC claims • Information and resources

They provide holistic support services and information resources for men, their family and whanau, and health professionals. Via a toll-free information line 0800 477 678 trained support operators provide personalised support or referral to trusted providers for other needs. This includes: • An extensive network of volunteer-led support, incl. Rainbow Blue LGBTQ peer-to-peer support and an Online Support Forum• Free counselling services for those experiencing emotional distress• Welfare Grants Fund to assist those experiencing hardship related to treatment, such as transport or accommodation.

Testicular Cancer New Zealand provide holistic support and resources for men, their family and whanau, affected by a testicular cancer diagnosis. Via a toll-free information line trained support operators provide personalised support, helping callers manage diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment needs, or referral to trusted providers for other support needs. Welfare Grants Fund assists those experiencing hardship related to treatment such as transport or accommodation. Informational and educational resources are also available for men, their families and whanau, and health professionals.

Their mission is to improve the mental health of New Zealanders by removing the stigma surrounding men talking about feelings, and providing therapeutic tools for the community. Tough Talk provide short documentaries and tools focused on men’s mental wellbeing which are accessible via their website.