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Returned and Services Association (RSA)

Mental Health Service

Today

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Description

Every day the RSA movement advises current and former service personnel and their families on services and entitlements that may be available to them and assist them in getting the support they need.

Staff

Most of the RSA team are ex-servicemen and women who have a shared experience and understanding with those they support.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply.

Hours

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

For 24/7 confidential support, call 0800 NZDF4U (0800 693 348)

If you Need to Talk to someone, you can call or text the National Mental Health and Addiction Helpline on 1737.

RSA District Support Managers contact details, use the link above under Referral Process or on the RSA website.

Rob Todman, Senior Support Advisor: robt@rsa.org.nz, 021 256 2180

Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Closed 23 Dec — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Support for current and former service personnel and their families

RSA supports all service personnel, ex-serving and their families, including ex-commonwealth services and traditional allies (e.g. USA). You don't have to be an RSA member or have served overseas to get advice and support from us. For 24/7 confidential support spanning both telephone and face-to-face support, call 0800 NZDF4U (0800 693 348). A local support person can connect with you and your family, help you to establish and access the support you need and stay with you during the process, if you would like. RSA provides support for: Health and Wellbeing Long term physical, mental and social health is important to maintaining a good quality of life for anyone who is in service or has served. Financial Support If you are in need of financial support, you can apply for assistance by contacting your local RSA. Career Transition When it's time for a soldier, sailor or airman to leave the military, there are steps they can take to make this life-changing transition more successful. Adventure Activities Soldiers, Sailors & Airmens Association of New Zealand: https://www.ssaanz.co.nz/ Veterans of Combined Forces Surfing Association: https://www.facebook.com/VCSFAcharity/

Programme Areas

Self help/ helpline, Mental health

Programme Type

Helpline / self-help - mental health, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Supported employment

Regions

All of New Zealand

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

For 24/7 confidential support spanning both telephone and face-to-face support, call 0800 NZDF4U (0800 693 348).

Referrals to the RSA can also be made to our Support Services Team during normal working hours, Monday to Sunday.

Click here to contact the Support Services Team near you.

Alternatively, referrals can be made to RNZRSA National Head Office during normal working hours, Monday to Friday only:

Description

RSA supports all service personnel, ex-serving and their families, including ex-commonwealth services and traditional allies (e.g. USA). You don't have to be an RSA member or have served overseas to get advice and support from us.

For 24/7 confidential support spanning both telephone and face-to-face support, call 0800 NZDF4U (0800 693 348).

A local support person can connect with you and your family, help you to establish and access the support you need and stay with you during the process, if you would like. 

RSA provides support for:

Health and Wellbeing

Long term physical, mental and social health is important to maintaining a good quality of life for anyone who is in service or has served. 

Financial Support

If you are in need of financial support, you can apply for assistance by contacting your local RSA. 

Career Transition

When it's time for a soldier, sailor or airman to leave the military, there are steps they can take to make this life-changing transition more successful.

Adventure Activities

Soldiers, Sailors & Airmens Association of New Zealand: https://www.ssaanz.co.nz/

Veterans of Combined Forces Surfing Association: https://www.facebook.com/VCSFAcharity/

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Website

Contact Details

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

  • 24/7 Support Line

    0800 NZDF4U (0800 693 348)

Click here to contact the Support Services Team near you.

ANZAC House
181 Willis Street
Te Aro
Wellington 6011

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Street Address

ANZAC House
181 Willis Street
Te Aro
Wellington 6011

Postal Address

PO Box 27248
Wellington 6141

This page was last updated at 12:52PM on December 9, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Returned and Services Association (RSA).