Support Contacts
Westland Support Services
Support comes in all shapes and sizes. While Westland’s remote communities may not have the same visible services as larger cities, help is always available when you need it.
Medical Support
Te Whatu Ora / Health NZ
Provides GP and medical support for Haast, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, Whataroa, and Hari Hari.
Phone: 0800 794 325
Westland Medical Centre
Private medical practice in Hokitika.
Phone: 03 755 8180
Ka Ora Telecare
After-hours phone and video consultations for residents and visitors south of Ross.
Phone: 0800 2 KA ORA (0800 252 672)
Free & Confidential Support
If you or someone you know needs help, these services provide support 24/7:
Health & Wellbeing
Healthline
Free health advice, available 24/7.
Phone: 0800 611 116
Lifeline
Free, confidential emotional support, available 24/7.
Phone: 0800 353 354
What’s Up?
Confidential advice for kids, teens & families (11am–11pm).
Phone: 0800 942 8787
Plunket Line
24/7 advice for child health concerns.
Phone: 0800 933 922
National Poison Centre
Emergency poison information.
Phone: 0800 POISON (0800 764 766)
Mental Health & Crisis Support
West Coast Rural Support Trust
Assistance for those in rural communities.
Phone: 0800 787 254
Victim Support
Assistance for those affected by crime or trauma.
Phone: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)
Women’s Refuge
Support for women experiencing family violence.
Phone: 0800 208 339
Rape & Sexual Abuse Support
Support for survivors of sexual violence.
Phone: 0800 274 747 / 03 768 7700
Community & Disability Support
Disability Information Service
Support and information for those with disabilities.
Phone: 0800 693 342
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
Support for those struggling with alcohol addiction.
Phone: 027 233 1951
West Coast Stroke Support Group
Support for stroke survivors.
Phone: 03 768 0299
Arthritis Foundation
Support and resources for arthritis patients.
Phone: 03 768 7254
Cancer Society
Support for individuals and families affected by cancer.
Phone: 03 768 9557 or 0800 226 237
Child Support Agency
Information and assistance with child support.
Phone: 0800 221 22
