If you are feeling stressed, worried, or unhappy you could talk to a whānau/family member, a friend, or phone your doctor (GP) to talk about how you’re feeling. If you have any concerns about your memory or physical wellbeing, you could also contact or visit your doctor (GP) to discuss this.
Please feel free to contact the research team (MemoryStudy@vuw.ac.nz) if you have any concerns or questions about your continued participation in this study.
Alternatively, there are a number of free resources that you might find helpful:
– Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor
– Age Concern – For free support and advice call 0800 65 2 105
– Age Concern Elder Abuse Services – Free call 0800 EA NOT OK (0800 32 668 65). This is a free and confidential service
– Lifeline – Free call 0800 543 354 or free text 4357 (HELP)
– Samaritans – Free call 0800 726 666
– Toa Pacific Incorporated – Free call (09) 276 4596 for information, activities and support for Pacific older people and Aiga Carers
– OUTLine – Free call 0800 688 5463 between 6pm-9pm. If you leave a voicemail, they will call you back
– Alcohol and Drug Helpline – Free call 0800 787 797 or text 8681, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to speak with a trained counsellor. All calls are free and confidential
– Women’s Refuge Crisis Line – Free call 0800 733 843 (0800REFUGE)
– St John Caring Caller Service – Caring Caller is a free service where friendly volunteers make calls to individuals feeling lonely, offering companionship and support. If you would like to learn more about the service or sign up for it, call 0800 422 5537
– Healthline – Free call 0800 611 116
– Cancer Support Resources and Helplines https://healthify.nz/support/c/cancer-support. This page has a collection of various resources for people who have cancer or are supporting a family member who has cancer.
– Dementia support – Free call 0800 004 001 to access support in your area
– Suicide Crisis Helpline – Free call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOK0). This is a free, nationwide service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you think you, or someone you know, may be thinking about suicide, call the Suicide Crisis Helpline for support. If you believe either you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger, please call emergency services immediately on 111 – For 24/7 urgent mental health support, call Te Haika (aka Crisis Resolution Services) on 0800 745 477
In an emergency call 111.
It is okay to ask for help if you or someone else is in danger. If you think someone could be harmed or may harm themselves, call the Police on 111, even if you’re not sure. If you are not sure if it is an emergency but you are still worried, call 111 and ask the operator. They will help you work out what to do.
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